Mumbai

• What is the population of Mumbai?

  Approximately 20 million people
• How many people commute from surrounding areas to Mumbai for work?

  3 million people
• What percentage of the total income of Maharashtra does Mumbai contribute?

  40%
• What role does Mumbai play nationally in India?

  Mumbai is a transport hub with links to all major industrial cities in India
• What is Mumbai's contribution to India's economy?

  Approximately US $310 billion
• What is Mumbai's rank in terms of population size globally?

  4th largest city in the world
• What is the current trend in Mumbai's tourism industry?

  Mumbai's tourism industry is booming
• What are the two main causes of population growth in Mumbai?

  Natural increase and rural to urban migration
• What percentage of migrants to Mumbai come from Maharashtra state?

  38%
• Describe the living conditions in Dharavi.

  People live by open sewers, and children play amongst sewage waste
• How many cases of typhoid and diphtheria are reported daily in Dharavi?

  4,000 cases
• How is access to freshwater managed in Dharavi?

  Access is mainly by standpipes turned on at 5:30 am for two hours
• What is the average number of toilets available per person in Dharavi?

  One toilet per 1,450 people
• What is the average life expectancy in Dharavi?

  Under 60 years old
• How does the average life expectancy in Dharavi compare to the national average?

  It is lower than the national average of 69.27 years in 2020
• What percentage of waste is recycled in Mumbai?

  Over 80%
• Who works in the informal sector in Mumbai?

  Many people collect waste from tips to earn money through recycling
• How many rag-pickers work in Mumbai?

  120,000 rag-pickers
• What is the average daily wage for children working in Dharavi?


  As little as £1 a day
• What are the pull factors of Mumbai compared to Maharashtra State?


  • Higher GDP per head in Mumbai ($2845) compared to Maharashtra ($1660)
  • Higher literacy rate in Mumbai (90.81%) compared to Maharashtra (82.9%)
  • Lower death rate in Mumbai (6.0) compared to Maharashtra (6.7)
• What is the literacy rate in Mumbai according to the 2011 Census?

  89.7%
• How many primary and secondary schools are there in Mumbai?

  Over 1,000 schools
• What is the Maharashtra government's obligation regarding education?

  To provide compulsory, free education to every child aged 6 to 14
• What is Dharavi known for economically?

  It is the most productive slum in the world
• How many businesses are there in Dharavi?

  Over 7,000 different businesses
• How many single-room factories are there in Dharavi?

  15,000 single-room factories
• What are the main challenges faced by Mumbai?


  1. Growth of squatter settlements (slums)
  2. Clean water, sanitation systems, and energy
  3. Access to services
  4. Unemployment and crime
  5. Environmental issues
• What percentage of Mumbai's population lives in poor quality housing or on the streets?

  Around 40%
• What is the main issue with clean water access in Mumbai?

  60% of the population rely on communal taps
• How many households are connected to Mumbai's sewerage system?

  Only around 60%
• What is the average number of toilets in unplanned squatter settlements?

  One toilet per 1,000 people
• What is the environmental impact of factories on the Mithi River?

  800 million litres of untreated sewage enter the river every day
• What are the consequences of rapid urbanization in Mumbai?

  It has placed considerable pressure on health and education services
• What is the unemployment situation in Mumbai?

  Rapid urbanization is the leading cause of unemployment
• What is the crime rate situation in Mumbai?

  It has the 3rd highest crime rate of all Indian cities
• What percentage of citizens in Mumbai have been exposed to bribery?

  22.9%
• What are the environmental issues related to waste in Mumbai?

  Millions of tonnes of waste enter the Mithi River every year
• What was the state of the Mithi River in 2018?

  It was the most polluted river in Maharashtra
• What is the PM2.5 concentration situation in India?

  It was 5 times above the World Health Organization's limit
• What percentage of airborne particulate matter comes from road and construction dust in Mumbai?

  29%