Bengaluru Case Study Flashcards
1
Q
Background ?
A
Bengaluru - one of India’s fastest growing cities
the Indian equivalent of Silicon Valley
In 1970s gov. created a Elecronitcs City tech business park
largest job creating city in India
2
Q
Why is Bengaluru attractive to companies ?
A
Low wages
India’s capital for automotive, biotechnology, electronics and defence industries
tax subsidies
3
Q
What are the social processes occurring in Bengaluru ?
A
A growing divide between the middle class and those at the bottom
more skilled workers are outsourced -> leads to increases in rent, displacing locals
growning slums
4
Q
Demographic processes in Bengalauru ?
A
the population has doubled to 13million since 2001
due to an influx of economic migrants from India and foreign countries
