Opportunities And Challenges In Mumbai Flashcards
Are crime rates low or high in slums?
Low crime rates
How much of waste is recycled in Mumbai?
80%
The slums in Mumbai make excellant use of space. Why?
Many people live and work in the same space
Do the majority of children go to school in Mumbai?
Yes, most go to school
Is community spirit excellent or poor in the slums?
Community sport is excellent in the slums
How many people are employed in the slums in Mumbai?
85%
How many factories are there in the slums in Mumbai?
15,000
What is the value of the products produced in the slums in Mumbai?
$1 billion
What is one of the biggest industries in Mumbai?
Recycling
What percentage of the population of Mumbai live in poor quality housing or on the streets?
40%
What percentage of households in a slum had lower access to clean water than the minimum amount recommended by the world health association?
95%
The youthful population means there is a constantly rising demand for what in Mumbai?
School places and maternity services
Why are opportunities for unskilled workers increasingly limited in Mumbai?
There is a growing demand for skilled labour
Name two environmental challenges facing Mumbai.
Increasing volumes of human and industrial waste
Unregulated industry and increasing vehicle numbers
