http://platosbeard.wordpress.com/2006/02/02/indias-new-deal/
BBC NEWS | South Asia | India launches anti-poverty deal India launches anti-poverty deal The Indian government has launched one of the country’s most ambitious efforts to tackle rural poverty. Under the National Rural Guarantee Scheme one member from each of India’s 60 million rural households is guaranteed 100 days of work each year. They will receive a minimum wage of 60 rupees ($1.35) or an unemployment allowance if there is no work. [...] -- If you wish to contact me, you will get my attention faster by substituting "r" for "listmail" in my email address. Thank you!
