They were deep in debt. By community effort the productivity of their lands was raised, and the debts paid off. For the last 17 years the village has been marrying its boys and girls in community marriages. These are held every three or four months. Youth volunteers assist the parents in preparing estimates, in shopping, in making sure that no family is fleeced by demands for dowry etc.
Parents contribute about Rs.
1300 to 1400 for the marriage and the meals etc. Couples of all castes and creeds are married together. There is no distinction. Each ceremony is kept to the simplest. Buildings worth over 35 lakhs have been constructed, including a school of 18 rooms, and a Yadavbaba Hostel which accommodates 150 students.