The USD to INR conversion rate is sending chills down the spine of every Indian. I hope that history is not repeated. We have seen many countries crumble in the name of inflation. As for India, I hope that the retail giants and other industrialists like Tata, Ambani, and Adani do something to prevent the downfall of the Indian rupee.
War is never good for the world. Conflicts in the name of geographical borders and religions have never done any good to the warring nations and the rest of the nations. It is a time when people should spend time and money on medical research rather than other things. War affects the market and, thus, the people. No good done.
We cannot do much as a common man, but we can turn to self-reliance and prevent the immediate downfall of the country's currency. It is not so complicated after all. Just follow a few simple steps and also work hard and be consistent, and you can create wonders not only for yourself but for others as well.
- Start growing your food - start by planting a tomato sapling. It is better late than never. Nowadays, online nurseries offer complete assistance in planting. They provide pots, saplings, manure, and mud and make it so that one can plant saplings without having to research it. Besides, you get organic vegetables that are pesticide-free and as fresh as they can get.
The idea of growing certain plants in your backyard, terrace, or even windowsill is not ridiculous. Many have done it before.
Some plants that you can grow are
- tomato
- curry leaf plant
- cucumber
- brinjal
- okra
- spinach
- ginger
- turmeric
- melons
- gourds
The list is quite endless. All you need is the willpower to be consistent and not discouraged by any hurdles.
Always be careful and write down expenses. Never fall for get-rich schemes that only help loot the naive person. Be prepared to invest a good amount of money in reliable government agencies that will not ever crumble. However, do not invest in private people-managed corporation banks that can be declared bankrupt and leave you with nothing. I have seen a lot of people crying loudly on television channels, complaining that they lost their hard-earned money. It is because they trusted the wrong person and did not conduct a background check at all. Saving money will be useful for the future no matter how bleak things are at present.
Try to reuse and recycle stuff. It can not only save money but also prevent pollution. Buy stuff in large packages, and you can store it for later also. Even if the price rose, you might be having something you bought for a lesser price. That way, you can save a lot of money.
Trying to cook one's food also saves money. Food that is prepared at home is free from preservatives, insecticides, and the like. Consider trying to cook small and then increase according to wants. There are a lot of online channels that teach simple homemade cooking.
Hope things do not worsen and instead become a lesson