Social and Economic Opportunities in Mumbai Flashcards
Are crime rates low or high in the slums?
Low crime rate
How much of the waste is recycled?
80%
The slums in Mumbai make excellent use of space. Why?
Many people live and work in the same area
Do the majority of children go to school?
Yes the majority of children go to school
Is community spirit excellent or poor in the slums?
Community spirit is excellent
How many people are employed in the slums?
85%
How many factories are there in the slums?
15,000
What is the value of the products produced in the slums?
$1billion
Name one of the biggest industries.
Recycling
What % of the population of Mumbai live in poor quality housing or on the streets?
40%
What % of households in a slum had lower access to clean water than the minimum amount recommended by the World Health Organisation?
95%
The youthful population means that there is a constantly rising demand for what?
School places and maternity services
Why are opportunities for unskilled workers increasingly limited?
There is a growing demand for skilled labour
Name 2 environmental challenges facing Mumbai.
Increasing volumes of human and industrial waste.
Unregulated industry and increasing vehicle numbers
