Mumbai Flashcards
Where is Mumbai located ?
western coast of Maharashtra state in western India, bordering the Arabian Sea
What is Mumbai surrounded by ?
Water
Population ?
20 million
Mumbai is a ________ city.
Mega
How much does Mumbai economically contribute to the state of Maharashtra ?
40%
What industry is growing there ?
Hi-tech ( calling centres, online banking and software development )
How much does Mumbai contribute to India’s economy ?
$310 bn
How much is Mumbai responsible for India’s industrial output ?
25%
Where is Bollywood located ?
Mumbai
Mumbai has the ___________ number of international companies in Asia.
Largest
What was Mumbai’s population in the 1950s to 2020 ?
3 million to 20 million
Why is the population increasing ?
Natural increase
Births > deaths
On average how many children are there per women ?
2
How many more people are born each year ?
1 million
Migrational - pull factors :
educational opportunities with access to schools and universities;
improved health care providers with access to hospitals and dentists;
services such as water, electricity and sewage;
friends and family who have already moved to the city and who can provide support in finding accommodation and jobs;
improved job prospects with higher wages;
And the opportunity to work in the public sector and for international agencies in public works;
educational opportunities with access to schools and universities;
improved health care providers with access to hospitals and dentists;
services such as water, electricity and sewage;
friends and family who have already moved to the city and who can provide support in finding accommodation and jobs;
improved job prospects with higher wages;
And the opportunity to work in the public sector and for international agencies in public works;
Social opportunities :
Healthcare and education
Water supply
Energy
Economic opportunities :
Specialised industries
Demand for goods and services
Job opportunities
Financial institutions
Challenges :
Squatter settlements (Dharavi 1.2 million people)(open sewers ect)
Providing clean water, sanitation systems and energy (60% of people rely on taps)
Providing access to services – health and education (rapid urbanisation, overcrowding)
Reducing unemployment and crime (underemployment - not paid enough for the jobs they do)
Managing environmental issues – waste disposal, air and water pollution, traffic congestion (In 2020 Mumbai had the 6th highest level of air pollution in India, polluted rivers)(only 30% of waste gets treated)
What is one way they are improving the quality of life for the poor ?
Urban planning
What urban planning are they doing ?
-high-quality, high-rise tower blocks to replace squatter settlement housing
-the construction of sewage treatment plants and water recycling
-the introduction of street lighting
-the aspects of buildings will make use of natural light and ventilation
-solar panels on the roof will generate electricity
-air source heat pumps will draw in natural heat in order to heat the tower
-good street lighting and communal areas
-wide tree-lined streets and pedestrianised areas
-CCTV to improve security
-sewage treatment plants and water recycling
