News India Live, Digital Desk: Co-Founder and CEO of Zoho Corporation Sridhar Vembu Known for his visionary ideas. Recently he has made an emotional appeal to Indian tech talent and skilled professionals through social media. Vembu has said that now is the time when we should return to our ancestral villages and bring back the lost glory and economy there. His statement has started a new debate on “reverse migration” (migration from cities to villages).

Why is there silence in the villages? Vembu’s pain

Citing the example of villages in Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu, Sridhar Vembu said that in the last 40 years these areas have lost their most valuable resource – ‘talent’.

Abandoned houses and temples: He expressed concern that due to decades of migration to cities (like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru), houses in villages are falling into ruins and there is no one left to take care of the ancient temples.

Brain drain: According to Vembu, there is no lack of talent in rural areas, but lack of opportunities. To overcome this shortcoming, he has introduced the idea of ​​’Transnational Localism’.

How is Zoho setting an example?

Not just talking, Sridhar Vembu himself is working in the villages and Zoho is taking steps for the same at the grassroots level:

Rural Offices and Campuses: Zoho has set up its offices in rural areas of Tamil Nadu. currently Kumbakonam A new campus is being built near.

Support to local startups: Vembu, a Thanjavur based drone startup ‘Yali Aerospace’ By providing funding it has proved that high-tech innovation is possible even in villages.

Rural Education and AI: Vembu believes that tools like AI can prove to be a ‘learning booster’ for rural students. They are emphasizing on the use of AI to improve education at the grassroots level.

Benefits of returning to villages: Vembu’s vision

Sridhar Vembu believes that returning to villages will bring not only economic but also social benefits:

Affordable living and better health: The quality of life in villages can be better, away from the pollution and congestion of cities.

Cultural Revival: When the youth return, they will be able to revive their local temples, arts and traditions.

Confluence of farming and technology: According to Vembu, people can also join farming while continuing their tech jobs, which will provide double benefit to the rural economy.

Mixed reaction on social media

The internet is divided into two groups on this post of Vembu. While many are calling it a “soul-saving step for India”, some experts say that without infrastructure, health services and good education, getting people back to villages will be a big challenge. However, Vembu argues that unless experienced people and ‘seed talent’ move to the villages, the ecosystem will not be created there.