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C.V. Subrahmanyam

G. RAMASWAMY (72) treks 20 km to Visakhapatnam from Gambheeram village to sell palm-leaf umbrellas at Rs 60 apiece and support his six-member family. Stitching umbrellas is a laborious task and he can make only two a day. The umbrellas are favoured by petty vendors as they provide protection from rain and shine.

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