World Thrift Day inculcates the importance of savings among public to ensure that a higher standard of living can be achieved by most people.
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World Thrift Day is celebrated annually on 30 October in India and 31 October across the world. The day, also known as World Savings Day, is meant to create awareness about the importance of saving money.
World Thrift Day inculcates the importance of savings in the general public to ensure that a higher standard of living can be achieved by the people.
Why is the day celebrated on 30 October in India?
World Thrift Day was first established in Milan, Italy, in the year 1924, during the first International Savings Bank Congress (World Society of Savings Banks). The day of 31 October was declared as ‘International Saving Day’ by Italian Professor Filippo Ravizza.
The motive behind the day was to encourage people to have savings as well as restore the confidence of the public in banks, which was at a low point after World War I. Since then, World Thrift Day has been marked globally.
In India, the day is celebrated on 30 October so that it does not coincide with the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who was assassinated on 31 October, 1984.
Some online stores to help save money:
In times of the pandemic, it has become even more important for people to save money. Several individuals are now buying pre-owned goods or used items such as mobile phones, clothes, and so on online. Here is a list of some places you can get great used clothes at amazing prices-
Curated Findings:
The store has some of the best collections of accessories. The online store features a great variety of sustainable, pre-owned clothes that appeal to different aesthetics.
Lulu Thrift:
This Manipur-based pre owned goods store appeals to everyone due to its quirky and funky merchandise.
The Local Thrift:
Anyone can find something to buy at this Instagram store that provides both sustainable and affordable clothing, accessories, and other products to their customers.
Thrift Banana:
The store was started by a group of fashion students and features a wide collection of clothes such as tops, dresses, and denim jackets at affordable prices.
Lust Thrift:
With a massive collection of beautiful dresses, intricate brassieres, and well-fitted jeans, the online store is a go to place for many people due to its affordable and stylish clothes.