Social & Economic Issues Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What proportion of Mumbai’s population lives in slums?
A
Up to 60%.
2
Q
How many people live in Dharavi and what is its size?
A
~1 million in 1 square mile.
3
Q
What are average wages in Mumbai?
A
Around $4/day.
4
Q
What’s the literacy rate in slums vs. rest of Mumbai?
A
60% in slums; 90% in the rest of the city.
5
Q
What was the aim of the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA)?
A
Make Maharashtra slum-free by rehousing families.
