India: one may love it or hate it. But we all have to recognize that are certain things around here that are pretty admirable. The way people with limited resources use their creativity to come up with business ideas is certainly one of those things.
Meet one of Delhi’s street tailors. In a commercial area of the neighborhood of Dwarka (our base when in India), this fellow just set up a table in the middle of the street and placed his sewing machine on top. You may come to him for any tailoring job. Personally, I have repaired zips and altered jeans. The bill never came above the equivalent of 1 USD – and things get delivered on the same day!
He is not the only one around here. There is an army of inventive and competent professionals making the streets of India their own business establishment. And that is why when something breaks in India, you still get it repaired – you don’t need to go and buy a new one!
Good on that guy, creative and providing a valued service.
They do say that during financial downturns is when people become the more creative business wise. I’m not saying they are in a downturn, but when the per capita income in India is as low as it is then great to see this guy use his imagination.
Very true! When things don’t come easy, that’s when creativity shows its best results! In India, that’s present all over the place and, although these people might not always have the best / easiest lives, it is a pleasure to see how they take initiative!
Love this. I’m so excited about going to India next month!
I have a feeling you’re gonna love it! :)
Great shot! Love this about India – the can-do attitude!
There’s plenty of that in Incredible India! :)
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Many skill persons getting their livelihood and able to maintain family besides able to show their skill even with minimum investment. It also helps to entertain for self employability.
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