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Jungle Sisters follows two village girls, Bhanu and Bhuntu, as they navigate India's industrial growth initiated by the government in 2008. The film captures their move from their rural home to a factory setting, reflecting the impact of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies aimed at training 500 million rural poor for the industrial sector.
As Bhanu and Bhuntu adapt to factory life, they face difficult realities that lead them to make significant choices about their futures. The narrative intertwines their personal stories with broader themes of economic change and social dynamics in modern India.
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.
Perfect For
Indian economic policiesFactory lifeRural to urban migration