Vanarai’s main objective of self-reliant village has succeeded in several villages. We have now introduced the concept of “Reverse Migration” based on Gandhian philosophy “Back to village”. From such villages, nobody goes to cities in search of employment. On the contrary poor families from villages who had migrated to cities in search of employment have returned back to their own village. They earn more incomes, get better educational, medicinal and other basic facilities, and lead a better quality life. It was a Herculean task.

However, by involving people, Vanarai has already succeeded in achieving Reverse Migration in Gawadewadi (Pune District), Varandh (Raigad District of Konkan) and Zari (Latur District in Marathwada). 10 more villages are now progressing to achieve the “Reverse Migration”.

Our Hon. President of India – Smt. Pratibhatai Patil, Former Hon. Prime Minister – Late Shri P. V. Narasimha Rao, Former Hon. Governor – Dr. P. C. Alexander and eminent scientist Dr. R. A. Mashelkar and many other stalwarts have visited Gawadewadi village. Hon. President after visiting Gawadewadi has expressed satisfaction over the Reverse Migration. All these dignitaries have also expressed that Reverse Migration is the “New Direction” to the whole country. Due to enrichment of village, nobody goes to cities and it is possible to plan the growth of our cities in a better way.