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dated March 12, 1953: Benefits of hand-pounding rice

Anandam said, in a letter to the Editor: "From time immemorial in our country, hand-pounding of rice is second in importance only to hand-loom weaving. Many a destitute woman has been saved from poverty and misery by this industry, which plays a prominent role in village economy."

"More is gained in nutritive content by hand-pounding rice, and waste material is less. Above all, there is the human aspect, as this cottage industry keeps a large number of people usefully employed. Will it be too much to expect Government to save the hand-pounding industry from becoming extinct?"

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