case study: mumbai

• What is Mumbai's population as mentioned in the study material?

  22 million
• Why is Mumbai considered a leading city economically?

  Due to its large population, deep-water port, and international airport
• What is the significance of Mumbai's deep-water port?

  It is critical for international trade
• How many passengers does Mumbai International Airport see annually?

  32 million
• What province is Mumbai located in?

  India's richest province
• What percentage of Mumbai's population lives in slums?

  62%
• What are the contrasting lifestyles in Mumbai?

  • 20% of the population lives below the poverty line
  • Mumbai has the highest number of millionaires in any Indian city (246 millionaires)
• What is Malabar Hill known for?

  It is the richest residential area in Mumbai
• What attractions are located in Malabar Hill?

  Walkeshwar Temple and Chowpatty Beach
• What is Dharavi known as?

  Asia's largest slum
• What do most residents of Dharavi do for work?

  They work in recycling and rag-picking
• How many people approximately live in Dharavi?

  Approximately 1 million
• What film was filmed in Dharavi?

  Slumdog Millionaire
• What is the expected population of Mumbai by 2030?

  25 million
• What are the two main reasons for Mumbai's population growth?

  • Rural-to-Urban Migration: Young people move to Mumbai for better opportunities.
  • Natural Increase: The fertility rate is 2.2 births per woman.
• Why do young people migrate to Mumbai from rural areas?

  To improve their quality of life and opportunities
• What is the fertility rate in Mumbai?

  1. 2 births per woman
• What challenges does Mumbai face due to its growing population?

  • Reduced life expectancy and fatalities
  • Housing shortages leading to unsafe living conditions
  • Increased risk of disease and fire
  • Limited access to emergency services and public transport
• What is a major issue with housing in Mumbai?

  Many migrants cannot afford proper housing
• What are some problems caused by illegal electricity connections?

  They can lead to power cuts and are dangerous
• Why is there a high risk of fire and disease in slums?

  Houses are built close together
• What is a significant issue with water in Mumbai?

  Water pollution is a huge issue
• How much sewage flows into the Mithi River in Mumbai?

  800 million litres
• What diseases can contaminated water lead to?

  Diarrhoea, Salmonella, and Typhoid Fever
• What is the situation in Dharavi's factories and sweatshops?

  Some pay fair wages, but others exploit workers
• How many people die each day on Mumbai's train lines?

  10 people
• Why do many workers rely on trains in Mumbai?

  Roads are congested and car ownership is expensive
• What are the dangers associated with Mumbai's train system?

  Over-congestion and electrocution risks
• How does the living condition in slums affect the residents' access to services?

  Residents are far from emergency services and education
• Structure of Mumbai


  • Doesn't fit 'typical' structure of developing city
  • Built around harbour, CBD not in centre, but near island tip
  • Some industrial areas near port, but land is expensive so many moved out to place where land is cheaper
  • Wealthy suburbs are all inner city areas along harbour or coast, close to CBD
  • Middle-low income areas in parts of the city on island, further from CBD
  • Low income groups live in slums - low quality multi-storey buildings. 80% of homes are single rooms
• Bottom-Up Strategy : LSS Leprosy Charity SUCCESSES


  • employs local people
  • treat skin diseases and set up new clinics
  • treated 28,000 people
  • educates local community on skin diseases