Incredible India Very Expensive

My freind from Mumbai wanted to Visit Kerala (the most sought after destination in India and backed by brilliant commercials that is being feature at UK and USA) Kerala otherwise known as “the gods own country” looks brilliant and sometimes munnar can make you feel like nothing better than the best in the world,however it comes at a cost.

If you get your math right, India is a more expensive tourist destination if you just discount, the international flight charges, now with low cost cheap fights like, air Asia, is making Singapore and Malaysia much more cheaper destination for average Indians. Whats more, the the price that you pay for a 3 star accommodation you can get it for much lesser prices there than in India.

On the contrary Our Govt, is looking for options where by you can further tax,, or find new methods of taxing either the tourist or the hotels.

Govt have spend several crores of rupees, for their most famous campaign Incredible India, and have even roped in actor aamir khan to promote it, but let me ask you, whats the point, when govt has taken no action to at least keep dustbins or waste bins in major tourists areas.

TAJ MAHAL is a classic example of how bad govt of India can bring disgrace to the worlds most iconic historical monument. The Approach Roads to TAJ is bad, there are long waiting ques to get inside, people come to you to inform that you can get inside, without standing in this line, then pay them Rs 100 or above.

The Taj is so poorly managed that, it is a national shame, thanks to the govt of India for this efforts. Also its here in Taj that once ive noticed world most disgraceful racial discrimination, where there is board that mentions Foreginers 25 USD Indian 25 Rs. How will you identify a foreigner, yes he should have a fair skin, africans, afro americans are all spared.

After Modi, Comming into power, he introduced swatch bharat cess another additional tax on the already over taxed Indian citizens(India’s truest minority) well its not just about paying tax that we need proper execution plans.

In kerala govt has implemented a plastic ban, now if you want to go to the nearest grocery store to buy milk and other essentials on the way  back from work, you do not have an option to carry the same.

First one needs to tackle the problem by bringing in a alternative to plastic bags, then implement a ban on the same.

To make India a cleaner place first provide more public toilets, then educate and inform through pictures and posters and using all media vehicles. Provide dust bin and all possible locations. Proper and Scientific Garbage disposal units have to be made from the authorities. and then impost strict laws that will punish the offenders. With use of mordern technology and CCTV cameras its easy to find the culprits. Fear, Fear will work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author: Hisham Kabir
Hisham Kabir Dubai-Based Management Consultant | Specialist in Lean Marketing, Digital Transformation & Family Business Advisory Hisham Kabir is a Dubai-based entrepreneur and senior management consultant with over 20 years of experience in lean marketing, digital transformation, and global e-commerce marketplace expansion. With a proven track record of advising companies across the UAE and India, Hisham helps brands optimize marketing ROI, scale operations, and expand internationally—particularly through platforms like Amazon and Noon. A fourth-generation member of a business family established in 1894, Hisham offers deep insights into the dynamics of multi-generational enterprises. Having witnessed both the successes and setbacks of legacy business models, he now guides family-owned conglomerates through succession planning, organizational restructuring, and sustainable business growth. Previously the Director of Ideal Food and Catering Company in Kochi, he now spearheads initiatives under the Shuraa Synergy LLP umbrella—an enterprise spanning ITES, digital transformation, lean marketing, food, healthcare, and e-commerce marketplace strategy. An alumnus of Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune, with a postgraduate degree in Advertising and Public Relations, and an MBA from Mumbai University, Hisham also serves as Lead Research Scholar at the Boudhik Center for Management Research (BCMR) in Kochi. BCMR is the only Indian business research academy in Kerala, focused exclusively on family business management, in academic affiliation with Symbiosis International (Deemed University). His cross-sectoral expertise and strategic vision make him a trusted advisor for both emerging startups and legacy enterprises navigating transformation in the digital age. A Experienced in recruiting, training and managing F&B teams - Most recently managed a 50+ strong cross-functional team. Proven track record of managing 400+ catering events including numerous high-volume corporate and social events with more than 5000 pax. Further to MBA, completed a Management development programme in sales management from IIM which is among the leading business management school in India. Later ventured into independent entrepreneurial business by launching and retailing a ready-to-cook food gravy paste brand using retort technology called freedom kitchen. With significant insights into front-end retailing and a strong background in the Retail Industry, I shifted to Corporate Path by joining a food-based FMCG company as part of their rural market expansion.  My expertise is in operational excellence, channel sales development, team management, client relationship development, and Event Operations Management. large ticket banquet Management, Menu planning, costing and P&L, and people management. Driven by a passion for advertising have conducted an exhibition titled walk through the history of Volkswagen beetle. where I showcased several print ads released by Volkswagen Beetle in North America from 1958 to 1971. You can follow blogs on www.buyologist.in dealing with trends in marketing and advertising and behavioural economics.

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