Dharavi Case Study Flashcards
What is the population of Dharavi?
1 million
What is the area of Dharavi?
0.92 square miles
What is the fertility rate in Mumbai?
2.2 births per woman
What percentage of Mumbai’s population live in slum conditions
62%
What is the annual turnover of Dharavi’s informal economy?
$1 billion
Where is Dharavi located?
Adjacent to Mumbai’s CBD on Mumbai City Island
What is the rate of employment in Dharavi?
85% (Very high)
What is the literacy rate in Dharavi?
69% (Higher than any other Indian slum)
What are the three main media representations of Dharavi?
- Slumdog Millionaire
- The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
- Slummin’ It
What is the cost of the Dharavi Redevelopment Project?
$2 billion (rose to $3 billion in 2024)
What percentage of Mumbai’s plastic waste is recycled in Dharavi?
80%
What should the DRP do?
Focus on improvements of informal housing and economy rather than a complete redevelopment
Which organisation managed the redevelopment?
The Slum Rehabilitation Authority
What percentage of the population’s consent did the SRA need to achieve to continue with redevelopment plans?
70% (Was not achieved)
What did the Indian PM say in 2007?
Called the DRP undemocratic