But with the advent of the Internet, in particular mobile Internet, their world has opened up. By connecting to Facebook, they are now able to sell to the entire nation, without leaving the comfort and serenity of their homes.
These rural folk see the smartphone as much more than a social device – it has become a vital tool in peddling their products online.
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