Name: Navratri special: In conversation with 'Roti Bank' director Poonam Agarwal
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Description: During this Navaratri, ETV Bharat is introducing you to women who have worked as Corona Warriors. In this episode, we spoke to Poonam Agarwal, the director of Roti Bank, who extended her hand to help the labourers and the needy in the face of difficult circumstances arising due to the coronavirus crisis.

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During this Navaratri, ETV Bharat is introducing you to women who have worked as Corona Warriors. In this episode, we spoke to Poonam Agarwal, the director of Roti Bank, who extended her hand to help the labourers and the needy in the face of difficult circumstances arising due to the coronavirus crisis.