URBANIZATION
MIGRATION
Social Challenges
Urban Development and Redevelopment
Opportunities in Mumbai
100

What city is Dharavi located in?

Mumbai

100

What is rural to urban migration?

rural urbanization refers to the movement of people from countryside to cities. 

100

What is the average number of people living in one room in Dharavi?


5 to 10 people

100

Which government has attempted several times to redevelop Dharavi?

Government of Maharashtra

100

What is one economic opportunity that attracts people to Mumbai? 

Job opportunities in industries like finance, Bollywood and Manufacturing. 

200

Name one factor that has contributed to rapid urbanization in Mumbai? 

High natural population growth or rural-to-urban migration. 

200

Why do people migrate to Mumbai from rural.

people migrate to Mumbai for job opportunities. 

200

What is one of the major health issues due to poor sanitation in Dharavi?


waterborne diseases (such as cholera, typhoid, or diarrhea)

200

The Dharavi Redevelopment Project aims to replace slums with what type of housing?

 

high-rise apartments

200

How does Dharavi contributes to Mumbai's economy? 

Dharavi has a thriving informal economy, contributing millions to Mumbai's economy through industries such as recycling. 

300

How has urbanization affected housing in Mumbai, particularly in areas such as Dharavi? 

Rapid urbanization has led to overcrowded and informal housing, with many people living in slums. 

300

Which major industry in Dharavi employs a large number of residents in small-scale recycling?


the plastics industry

300

Many Dharavi residents do not have access to this basic service in their homes, often relying on public facilities.


clean water or sanitation (toilets)

300

Why have past redevelopment efforts in Dharavi often been resisted by residents?


fear of losing homes and livelihoods

300

What mode of transportation do many Dharavi residents rely on for commuting to jobs in central Mumbai?


the Mumbai suburban railway (local trains)

400

What role does Mumbai's economy play in driving urbanization?


Mumbai is a financial and commercial hub. 

400

In addition to leather and recycling, Dharavi is also known for producing goods in this sector, often exported globally.


the pottery or textile sector

400

Dharavi's informal schools play a crucial role in educating children, but what percentage of children in slum areas like Dharavi are believed to drop out before high school?


50%

400

What is one key challenge to implementing redevelopment in Dharavi?


 the complex land ownership and multiple stakeholders involved

400

Dharavi was famously featured in this Oscar-winning 2008 film, which brought global attention to life in the slums.


 Slumdog Millionaire

500

How does the urbanization rate in Mumbai compare to the national average in India? 


Mumbai's urbanization rate his higher than the national average due its status. 

500

What percentage of Mumbai’s waste is recycled in Dharavi?


approximately 80%

500

What is the term for illegal electricity connections that are common in Dharavi?


“katchi” (unauthorized electricity connections)

500

Which architect’s famous housing model for low-income populations has inspired proposals for Dharavi’s redevelopment?


Charles Correa

500
  1. Dharavi has been described as a “city within a city.” It has its own markets, schools, and even this system of organized, informal self-governance. What is the government and council that governs this area? 

community councils or informal governance networks