Mumbai Case Study Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Mumbai located?
A
South Asia and west India
2
Q
Why is it internationally significant?
A
Bollywood,international port and its the gateway of India
3
Q
What is a disadvantage about this mega city?
A
It has a vast inequality between rich and poor
4
Q
What are challenges of urban growth in the squatter settlements?
A
It’s estimated that 40% of the population live in poor quality housing on the streets in overcrowded areas.
5
Q
What has been done with the Mumbai slum sanitation scheme?
A
More toilets have been built which separate men and women this benefits the poor as less people will have to use the river which will lead to less of a stench
