The problem of brain drain has some of its roots in the unwise development plans we have been adopting since Independence. Much reform and Initiative was necessary to support India’s development: but since they were not available adequately, their output has not been as useful as desired. Our policy makers increased the opportunities for higher learning several fold in the early to decades of nationhood. But failed to give sufficient thrust for social development necessary to provide gainful employment to the output from universities. Hence, owing to the poor state of development in the different social arenas, the trained and skilled manpower which came out of our higher education system could not be optimally utilized. The consequent mismatch between supply of educated and trained people and the demand for them in developmental activity, was responsible for the decision of many to leave the country in search of education or employment.