Ralegan Siddhi is a village in Parner taluka of Ahmednagar District, in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

The village has carried out programs like tree planting, terracing to reduce soil erosion and digging canals to retain rainwater.

[3] In 1975 the village was afflicted by drought, poverty prevailed, and trade in illicit liquor was widespread.

The Ralegan Siddhi example, now 25 years old, by demonstrating that it is possible to rebuild natural capital in partnership with the local economy, is a model for the rest of the country.

He was awarded the Padma Bhushan—the third-highest civilian award—by the Government of India in 1992 for his efforts in establishing this village as a model for others.