Two village girls travel 1,000 miles to join India's growing industrial workforce, facing tough realities on the factory floor.
Synopsis
Two village girls travel 1,000 miles to join India's growing industrial workforce, facing tough realities on the factory floor.
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Synopsis
Bhanu and Bhuntu leave their village in India to seek work in factories. They travel 1,000 miles in search of opportunity in a changing economy. In 2008, the Indian Government initiated a plan to train 500 million rural poor for jobs in the growing industrial sector. Prime Minister Narendra Modi plans to continue this initiative. As factory life becomes difficult, Bhanu and Bhuntu must make a critical decision about their future.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Follow Bhanu and Bhuntu's transition to factory workers.
- See the impact of Modi's business-friendly policies.
- Find out how rural girls adapt to urban life.
Did You Know
- In 2008, the Indian Government aimed to train 500 million rural poor.
- The film features two best friends, Bhanu and Bhuntu, as main characters.
- The documentary was released in 2015 and has a duration of 80 minutes.
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What initiative did the Indian Government launch in 2008?
In 2008, the Indian Government launched an initiative to train 500 million of the rural poor to work in its growing industrial sector.
Who are the main characters in Jungle Sisters?
The main characters in Jungle Sisters are best friends Bhanu and Bhuntu.
How far do Bhanu and Bhuntu travel in the documentary?
Bhanu and Bhuntu travel 1000 miles to find a new future in India.
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