Mumbai case study

• What is the largest city in India by population?

  Mumbai
• What is the capital city of India?

  New Delhi
• How has Mumbai grown over the last 100 years?

  Through natural increase and rural to urban migration
• What was Mumbai originally before it became a large city?

  A small fishing village
• Why is Mumbai's port significant?

  It has a deep harbor for big shipping containers
• What percentage of India's trade comes in and out of Mumbai?

  25%
• What happened to Mumbai's population after India's independence in 1947?


  It started to grow significantly
• What industry did the British establish in Mumbai during the colonial period?

  Textile industries and factories
• How did the decline of factories affect Mumbai's economy?


  Mumbai emerged as a global finance hub
• What major companies are headquartered in Mumbai's CBD?

  Cab's India, Volkswagen, Bank of India
• What are some challenges Mumbai faces due to its rapid growth?


  High property prices and poverty in slums
• Where are some of the most expensive flats located in Mumbai?


  In the CBD
• What is the significance of Bandra in Mumbai?


  It has expensive apartments and Bollywood stars
• How many people live in the slums of Mumbai's CBD?


  25,000
• Why did Mumbai grow upwards?

  Due to its narrow peninsula geography
• What was located in Mumbai's inner suburbs historically?


  Cotton mills
• What is New Mumbai designed to provide?


  Better quality of life through cheaper land
• How has the growth of Mumbai affected its rural-urban fringe?

  It has engulfed many towns and villages
• What is the estimated population of the Mumbai area?

  About 22 million
• What is unique about the national park within Mumbai?

  It is one of the world's biggest national parks
• Why has the national park in Mumbai remained protected?

  It is built on a higher area, preventing development
• What are the main factors contributing to Mumbai's growth?

  • Natural increase (more children)
  • Rural to urban migration
  • Development of industries
  • Emergence as a finance hub
• What are the socio-economic challenges faced by Mumbai?

  • High property prices
  • Significant poverty in slums
  • Overpopulation and density issues
  • Environmental degradation
• What are the characteristics of New Mumbai?


  • Built for better quality of life
  • Cheaper land values
  • Factories relocating from CBD
  • Aimed at reducing congestion in Mumbai
• How does Mumbai's geography influence its urban development?

  • Narrow peninsula limits horizontal growth
  • Growth upwards due to space constraints
  • Proximity to the coast facilitates trade
  • Rapid urban sprawl into surrounding areas
• Where is the beautiful park mentioned in the text located?

  Bandra, Mumbai
• What unique aspect of Mumbai is highlighted in the park description?

  The varying quality of life throughout the city
• What facilities are available in the park mentioned?

  Toilet facilities and a children's play area
• What is the significance of the local people cleaning the streets?

  It reflects community involvement in maintaining the park
• Who is a famous resident of Bandra mentioned in the text?

  Sachin Tendulkar
• What percentage of people in Mumbai live in slums?

  40%
• What is the rent control cap's effect on local people in Mumbai?


  It prevents them from spending too much on rent
• How does the rent control cap affect landlords in Mumbai?


  Landlords may not invest in property maintenance
• What percentage of people in Mumbai have access to safe drinking water?


  30%
• What has contributed to the growth of informal settlements in Mumbai?


  Lack of government control and affordable housing
• What is a significant issue related to housing in Mumbai?


  Corruption in housing development
• What happened to the land promised for affordable housing in Mumbai?


  It was sold to developers for high-rise flats
• How many different industries are there in Dharavi?


  10,000 different industries
• What is the annual revenue generated by Dharavi?


  One billion dollars
• How does Dharavi's revenue compare to the GDP of the Dominican Republic?


  Dharavi's revenue exceeds the Dominican Republic's GDP