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Anna Hazare
Anna Hazare, by heart a Gandhian has changed the extremely degraded village into liveable
paradise for the poor villagers. Previously this village was extremely degraded and
unsustainable. It was characterised by poor farming practices which led to low productivity of
land. People had few jobs and were engaged into illegal distilling of alcohol. There were
large scale migrations, ill health and alcohol driven violence especially against women.
Today you can see the improved view of Ralegan Siddhi. Increased agricultural productivity
shows the importance of sustainable agriculture. Thanks to the scientific farming practices
suggested by Anna to revolutionize the previous situation. Hunger drives anything in a mans
mind and Anna fulfilled it first. Now the village is self sufficient in food grains and other
necessary agricultural produce. Now people can easily spend their time after daily routine in
community services. There is a sense of community and sharing among all the people.
Ralegan has shows the world how the whole system can stand on its own legs from scrap. It
not only demonstrates what village people can do when they take control of their own
development but also shows their concern to the environment by evolving sustainable
practices.
Community involvement
Annas biggest support to the Peoples participation
Governments have a lot of schemes in village development through improved agricultural
practices, watershed development, use of renewable energy etc. But all these novel things
remains on paper only as the cost involved, required manpower and true intention of local
representative along with government officials lacks in the implementation. Anna considered
all these factors and turned them into positive side by community involvement in all
government or self supported developmental projects. He recognized the importance of
rainwater harvesting, watershed development and renewable energy. (Read more about water
scarcity and India)