Motivated by his selflessness, the villagers began to take part in the work through shramdan or voluntary labour. He encouraged people to tackle their problems through the use of sustainable means. Several canals and bunds were built to hold back the rainwater. The successful harvesting of water raised the water table and extended the irrigation facilities, which increased agricultural yield. He encouraged tree planting and terracing of hill slopes to help retain rainwater.
People are all well off and there is no poverty.
Anna's moral code of conduct is also quite strict. The fruit bearing trees are not protected by any watchman, yet not a single fruit is stolen and ripe fruits are distributed to balwadi children and the school children. People of the village are proud of Ralegan's achievements and they have a share and a stake in its glory. Therefore they would not do anything that will hurt Anna or bring disrepute to the village. Anna Hazare's achievements have brought him awards galore.