Environmental challenges

• Water pollution 


  Toxic chemicals in water are leading to water contaminations which is contribution to an increase in waterborne diseases (cholera). 77% of households have polluted water
• Air pollution


  Growth in industry and increasing car numbers are contributing towards air pollution which is hazardous to the health of Mumbai's residents
• 22 Million vehicles in Mumbai


  22 million registered vehicles in Mumbai contribute towards air pollution and traffic jams
• waste


  7500 metric tones of waster is produced every day in Mumbai due to no comprehensive city based system of collection. Despite the introduction of a recycling zone waste still remains a major problem in Mumbai and especially in slum areas
• Mumbai had the 6th highest level of air pollution in India

  2020
• Many people in the city are dependent on public transport
• Buses and trains are often overcrowded
• Traffic congestion is a significant problem in Mumbai, and peak traffic times can last several hours
• Air pollution is very high due to the high number of old, inefficient cars
• There is little regulation of emissions from factories