Although the Indian constitution banned untouchability sixty years ago, even today dalits are forbidden...from doing anything other than low menial jobs...To break this centuries old taboo, we decided to start a coffee shop...So in February 2009, we opened The Malgudi...Employing eleven girls is not a huge project. But for the balmiki community it's historic. It gives hope, encourages people to venture beyond a world of toilets and brooms and provides role models to the younger generation.