Thursday, September 22, 2011

31 Rupee A Day Challenge _ The challenge is to find 500 people who can rule India

The Indian government just announced that you just need 31 rupees (less than 65 cents) a day to sustain in India. (http://www.hindustantimes.com/Rs-31-day-enough-for-family-of-5-Plan-panel/H1-Article1-748224.aspx). In 31 Rupees your food (about 2100 calories), health and education can be covered. For Rural India, the government has estimated that you need just 17 or less to sustain. I was wondering if this is even possible. I was wondering if I challenged my friends in India to live on just 31 rupees a day for 31 days if they would even last more than 5 days. I challenge 10 people across India to prove that they can live (and hopefully thrive) with 31 rupees or less. If you succeed, I shall pay you 31 rupees each day for a whole year!! Here's the challenge: For 31 Days (start date TBD), you must live on only 31 Rupees a day. How you choose to spend your money is up to you. Mobile and Transportation fits under 31. How you do it, is for you to figure out. You must document everyday on social media and a blog your experience. You cannot be over dependent on the goodwill of others. The only 2 exceptions are housing and access to the web. So if you live with folks, then you must refuse their assistance. Your friends cannot buy your movie ticket for you. If you do decide to include housing somehow with that 31 rupees, I should double your reward! Since this is all online, honesty and your friends and family have to vouch for you. Other stuff: Why this challenge? Honestly, I want to put it to test, I am not trying to go against the government or being pro. I just want to know if its possible to do so. If I was in India right now, I would be the first person to sign up! Unfortunately I cannot.. but I can put this challenge across to all of you. Why just 10 people? Why not more? Well, honestly, this is all out of my small pocket, there is no reality tv gimmick, no brand associated, no publicity stunt, no nothing nada! But if you are not among the chosen 10 and still want to take part, your more than welcome. We'll all be super supportive of your decision and follow along sincerely! For the next few days, we can all jointly discuss how to chose the candidates as well as monitor their progress. If you want to contribute financially, I won't say no, and any extra money will go to fielding more people! :) I sure hope there are people that have the guts to take on this challenge and it not just be an ideological debate.

I am challenging any Indian Lawmaker can do this?

The time has arrived we should vote going above the party line. Need to vote only genuine candidate. The challenge is to find 500 people who can rule India....

Source: http://31aday.in

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