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"He drives to nearby villages to sell goods despite being on dialysis," Lakshmi says.

"The project should have been a blessing for our village but, the truth is, it will plunge us further into darkness," said Lakshmi Adivasi, 20.

"Lijjat is a temple for us. It helps us earn money and feed our families," says Lakshmi, 70, who manages the Delhi centre.

On this day, families worship Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth.

Lakshmi’s upcoming hosting gig comes after she announced her departure from “Top Chef” as host and judge last June.