CASE STUDY : Mumbai Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the CBD in Mumbai ?
A
south of the city
2
Q
What is at the CBD that is a big contributor to the city’s income ?
A
the port
3
Q
Why and when was New Mumbai developed ?
A
space for growth was little making land expensive so New Mumbai was developed on the mainland in 1971.
4
Q
What are the reasons for Mumbai’s growth ?
A
- rural-urban migration (900 each day)
- high rate of natural increase
- strong economy (centre of hi-tech industries, Bollywood and finance)
- huge informal employment - most people are poor and live in slums.
5
Q
Why are people moving to Mumbai ?
opportunities
A
- access to jobs
- job promotions or transfers
- access to better education
- access to better healthcare
- better marriage opportunities
- more entertainment options
6
Q
What are the challenges for slums / shanty towns ?
A
- houses built from scrap materials
- life is stressful
- no clean water, electricity, rubbish collection, sewage disposal
- lack of food and money
7
Q
How can people in slums access water ?
A
- buy bottled water but it is expensive
- take water from nearby streams but they are often polluted
8
Q
What is employment like in Mumbai ?
A
- pay is low
- working conditions are dangerous
- no benefits if you are ill
- many children are put to work
9
Q
What is traffic like in Mumbai ?
A
lots of congestion which leads to high amounts of pollution
