The Economic Times

Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu urges people to return to villages amid empty homes, fading temples

Sridhar Vembu calls for a return to Tamil Nadu villages, citing empty homes and fading temples. He advocates for decentralized growth, believing villages can become economic hubs. Vembu is investing in rural Tamil Nadu, setting up offices and a campus, and funding a drone startup. His message sparks debate about rural revival and opportunity outside big cities.