Inequality

• What was Mumbai's population in the 1950s?

  Approximately 2.9 million
• What has caused social and economic issues in Mumbai?

  Rapid urbanisation since the 1950s
• What was Mumbai's population in 2016?

  Approximately 26.1 million
• What percentage of Mumbai's population lived in slums in 2016?

  55 percent
• What is a slum characterized by?

  Poverty, deteriorated housing, poor conditions
• What does "non-notified" slum mean?

  Not recognized by the Indian government
• What is the estimated number of non-notified slums in Mumbai?

  Almost half of Mumbai's slums
• What is the income gap in Mumbai according to a Maharashtra survey?

  Poor earn 25% of the wealthy's income
• What percentage of national wealth does the top 10% of India's population hold?

  77 percent
• How many billionaires were there in India in 2017?

  119 billionaires
• How many new millionaires is India estimated to produce daily between 2018 and 2022?

  70 new millionaires
• How much did billionaires' fortunes increase over a decade?

  Almost 10 times
• How many ordinary Indians are pushed into poverty due to healthcare costs each year?

  63 million
• How long would it take a minimum wage worker in rural India to earn what a top executive earns in a year?

  941 years
• What is the area surrounding the Bandra Kurla complex known for?

  Extreme wealth and extreme poverty
• What is Dharavi Slum known for?

  Being one of the most famous slums
• What is the Mahim Nature Park developed as?

  A relief valve from urbanism
• How is Mumbai described in terms of its geography?

  A crowded peninsula surrounded by water
• What contrasts exist within Mumbai's urban landscape?

  Wealthy skyscrapers next to vast slums
• What is the status of the new airport in Mumbai?

  Stunted with an unfinished east section
• What is the significance of Dharavi in municipal elections?

  It is a crucial voting bloc
• What is the estimated GDP of Dharavi?

  Almost $1 billion
• What types of informal recycling programs exist in Dharavi?

  Smelting aluminum and creating doorknobs
• What does the Mithi River represent in Mumbai?

  An extreme wealth gap
• What is the housing situation for slum dwellers in Mumbai?

  Very small properties, often overcrowded
• What amenities do the urban rich in Mumbai have access to?

  Shopping centers, restaurants, private hospitals
• What is the relationship between Mumbai's wealthy neighborhoods and slums?

  Extreme poverty exists within wealthy neighborhoods
• What is the significance of Mukesh Ambani's house in Mumbai?

  World's second-most expensive home
• What challenges do authorities face due to rapid migration to Mumbai?

  Providing adequate housing and infrastructure
• What is the largest squatter settlement in Mumbai?

  Dharavi
• What are the living conditions like in Dharavi?

  Lack of basic amenities and infrastructure
• What is the size of properties in Dharavi?

  No greater than $4m \times 4m$
• What is the impact of population pressure on sewage in Dharavi?

  Sewage runs through the streets
• What is the relationship between Mumbai's urban rich and the city's CBD?

  Urban rich live close to the CBD
• What amenities do wealthy neighborhoods in Mumbai offer?

  Shopping centers and private hospitals
• What is the significance of the Bandra Kurla complex?

  Connects transport links in Dharavi
• What is the impact of urban sprawl in Mumbai?

  Loss of valuable agricultural land
• What is the living situation for many migrants in Mumbai?

  They cannot afford formal housing
• What is the main issue with squatter settlements in Mumbai?

  Lack of basic social amenities
• What is the relationship between Mumbai's population density and wealth?

  Rich and poor are squeezed together