Indian woman in US explains why many NRIs stay abroad after saving ₹10 crore: ‘Nobody wants to come back’ | Today’s news
An Indian woman from the US sparked a conversation on social media after she shared her perspective on why many Indians who move abroad often postpone – or completely abandon – their plans to return home, even after reaching major financial milestones.
The debate started after Kumari Arti posted a video on Instagram explaining why some Indians who initially move to the United States to earn and save money end up settling there permanently.
Her comments quickly gained traction online, with users weighing in on the factors that go into such life-changing decisions.
‘No one really wants to go back’
In the video, Arti talked about what she sees as some of the key reasons why many Indians choose to stay in the US after reaching their financial goals.
“Everyone says they will earn 10 million rupees and come back to India, but nobody really wants to go. One reason is that the salary is so good that you can easily send 50,000 to 100,000 rupees to India whenever you want. Secondly, education here is completely free and has a lot of benefits. There is no corruption and no pollution. So, even if people don’t want to come back to India,” she said.
The video was shared with the caption, “Why people don’t leave the US even after piling up ₹10 million?”
Financial stability and lifestyle factors
Arti’s remarks focused on the financial opportunities and lifestyle benefits that many immigrants associate with living in the United States.
Higher earning potential, she says, allows individuals to support family members in India while building long-term financial security. She also highlighted education and public systems as factors that influence people’s decision to stay abroad.
The comments touched on a broader trend often discussed among immigrant communities where initial plans to return home after reaching financial goals evolve as people build careers, families and social networks in their adopted country.
Social media users are sharing mixed reactions
The video drew a wide range of reactions, with some users agreeing with Arti’s observations and others arguing that financial considerations are only one part of the equation.
Several commentators said that once families put down roots abroad, it becomes increasingly difficult to return to India.
“This is true for a lot of people. Once the kids start studying there and the families get used to the system, it’s very difficult to go back,” one user wrote.
Another echoed similar sentiments, saying: “Money is not the only reason. Clean air, discipline and better civic sense also matter a lot.”
Others have suggested that daily routines and living standards often influence long-term decisions more than people initially expect.
“People say they’ll come back after they earn a certain amount, but lifestyle changes everything,” commented a third user.
A fourth added: “India has family and emotions, but daily life abroad can be calmer and more organized.”
