mumbai case study

• mumbai's population

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

  large port and airport
• significance of Mumbai's deep-water port?

  critical for international trade
• how many passengers does mumbai international airport see annually?

  32 million
• which province is mumbai located?

  maharashta
• percentage of Mumbai's population lives in slums

  62 percent
• contrasting lifestyles in Mumbai

  • 20 percent live below the poverty line
  • highest number of millionaires in India (246 millionaires)
• malabar hill

  Richest residential area
• attractions found in Malabar Hill

  walkeshwar Temple and chowpatty Beach
• dharavi slum

  Asia's largest slum
• population of Dharavi

  approximately 1 million
• What types of work do most residents of Dharavi engage in?

  Recycling and rag-picking
• Which film was filmed in Dharavi?

  Slumdog Millionaire
• Why do tourists visit Dharavi?

  To view industry and living conditions
• What is expected of Mumbai's population by 2030?

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

  1. Rural-to-Urban Migration
  2. Natural Increase
• What motivates rural-to-urban migration to Mumbai?

  Improved quality of life and opportunities
• What is the fertility rate in Mumbai?

  2.2 births per woman
• How does natural increase affect Mumbai's population?

  It increases population over generations
• What challenges arise as Mumbai's population grows?

  Worsening living conditions and reduced life expectancy
• What housing issues do migrants face in Mumbai?

  Shortage of housing and affordability
• What materials do migrants use to construct homes?

  Salvaged materials
• What illegal activity is common in Mumbai's slums regarding electricity?

  Illegal tapping into electricity
• What risks are associated with housing in slums?

  High risk of fire and disease
• Why do residents live far from help in Mumbai?

  They live on the outskirts of the city
• What transportation issues do slum residents face?

  Narrow streets prevent public transport
• What is a major environmental issue in Mumbai?

  Water pollution from sewage
• How much sewage flows into the Mithi River?

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

  Diarrhoea, Salmonella, and Typhoid Fever
• What types of workplaces exist in Dharavi?

  Small factories and sweatshops
• What are some conditions in Dharavi's sweatshops?

  Child labor and poor sanitation
• 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 dangers do workers face while using trains in Mumbai?

  Electrocution, falling, and crossing tracks
• How does the growth of slums affect living conditions in Mumbai?

  It leads to increased poverty and health risks