India Quality of Life Debate: ₹10 Cr Man Wants to Leave

A posting that went viral on the site Blind has also generated a vast amount of comments after a man in his 50s, claiming he has ₹10 crore worth of assets, stated his desire to leave India due to a decrease in the quality of life. The post quickly became trending news today and signifies concern around cities, retirement and lifestyle.

Reasons for the Man’s Desire to Leave the Country

In his post titled “10Cr saved and I’m done with the circus called India,” the user described living in metropolitan cities such as Bengaluru and Delhi as “always a tough experience.”

Although he has financial stability, he outlined numerous challenges he experienced:

• Disorganized and congested traffic
• Long lines and lack of civic order
• High taxes with “no return”
• Noise pollution and poor hygiene

He listed that these problems, along with unclean environments (e.g. litter), inadequate personal space and what he called “transactional living”, are the things that have caused him to reconsider his future in India.

“I’ve reached my breaking point with my attached loyalty to this vision of India,” he said, as he desires a more peaceful and cleaner place to retire.

The Type of Life That He Wants to Have

Currently, the man has said that he is looking for a less crowded area where he can retire. He has indicated that he is frustrated about:

• The overcrowded nature of urban areas,
• The amount of pollution from things like paan (betel nut) stains, and trash, and
• The increase of commercialization in cities in India.

The kind of retirement he wants to have is one that is peaceful, has more pure areas, and allows for a slower pace of life, which he feels are not available in the larger cities in India.

How He’s Gotten a Response

The post generated a range of reactions on the internet and has become an item of trending news. People responded both positively and negatively.

Some people encouraged him to look within India to find a location to retire:

• Kerala—People have recommended Kerala because it has a laid-back lifestyle, beautiful scenery, and low cost-of-living.
• Hill Stations—People also recommended different mountain towns and cities in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand for fresh air and peaceful environments.

Some people went as far as to recommend the North East part of India, particularly Sikkim, noting their great civic consciousness and natural beauty.

However, many others disagreed with him. Many said that the main source of dissatisfaction is the mindset of the individual and not the area in which they live; thus, relocating out of the country may not bring them happiness.

A Broader Discussion About Living Standards

As society increasingly becomes concerned about how much wealth each other can create. The debate over living standards is becoming a bigger issue for the citizens of urban India. Wealth creation in cities provides many opportunities and large incomes. However, they are also associated with stress, air pollution and infrastructure problems.

For many people, the question is no longer just about creating wealth for themselves. But rather about the ways in which to use and spend that wealth in meaningful ways.

This post has led to many renewed conversations about how to develop our cities, the provision of public services. Also, how best to prepare for a comfortable retirement in India. As more and more people begin to place a greater importance on mental well-being and overall quality of life, it is likely these issues will continue to be highlighted in the trending news today.