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What percentage of India's income tax was accounted for by Mumbai in 2015?
What percentage of India's income tax was accounted for by Mumbai in 2015?
What is Mumbai's main role as a city in terms of the Bollywood movie industry?
What is Mumbai's main role as a city in terms of the Bollywood movie industry?
What major change occurred in Mumbai following its independence from the British in 1947?
What major change occurred in Mumbai following its independence from the British in 1947?
What factor has contributed significantly to Mumbai's doubled population since 1991?
What factor has contributed significantly to Mumbai's doubled population since 1991?
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What is considered one of the major issues facing Mumbai according to the text?
What is considered one of the major issues facing Mumbai according to the text?
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What is the main economic significance of Mumbai according to the text?
What is the main economic significance of Mumbai according to the text?
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What caused the influx of diverse people and industries in the Dharavi slum area initially?
What caused the influx of diverse people and industries in the Dharavi slum area initially?
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What led to the increase in population density in the Dharavi area?
What led to the increase in population density in the Dharavi area?
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What major impact did the heavy rainfall in July 2005 have on Mumbai?
What major impact did the heavy rainfall in July 2005 have on Mumbai?
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What challenge does the Dharavi Redevelopment Project face according to the text?
What challenge does the Dharavi Redevelopment Project face according to the text?
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In what way did the swamp area in central Mumbai transform before becoming Dharavi slum?
In what way did the swamp area in central Mumbai transform before becoming Dharavi slum?
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What industry contributes significantly to the annual revenue of Dharavi?
What industry contributes significantly to the annual revenue of Dharavi?
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Study Notes
Mumbai Key Facts
- Mumbai is India's largest city with a population of over 20 million people.
- By 2020, it is estimated to have a population of 24 million people with the highest population density of any city in the world.
- Located on the West coast of India, the city faces an inevitable strain on its urban infrastructure.
Mumbai as a World City
- Mumbai is the financial centre of India and home to the popular Bollywood movie industry.
- The city developed as a trade centre, selling local goods such as gold, jewellery, and textiles.
- In the 17th century, the British Empire established itself in Mumbai, leading to the regular shipment of raw cotton to England for manufacturing.
- Mumbai has a natural deep-water harbour, which contributed to its rapid development following independence from the British in 1947.
- The city has a high-rise, modern architecture, the Bombay Stock Exchange, tarred roads, and a boom in manufacturing and services.
- In 2015, Mumbai accounted for 33% of India's income tax, 6.16% of GDP, 25% of industrial output, and 40% of foreign trade.
Economic and Social Well-being
- Mumbai's population has nearly doubled since 1991, largely due to the influx of migrants from other parts of India seeking better employment opportunities.
- The city is very diverse, with 16 major languages spoken, and faces issues such as poverty and inequality.
- Around 60% of Mumbaikars live in slums, and the average Indian would need to work for 3 centuries to pay for a luxury home in Mumbai.
Dharavi Slum
- Dharavi is the most famous informal slum in Mumbai, brought to attention by the Oscar-winning film 'Slumdog Millionaire' in 2008.
- The area was initially a swamp inhabited by Koli fishermen, which was later filled with waste, leaving the Koli people without fishing grounds.
- The land was used for various industries, including tanneries, potters' colony, and textiles, resulting in a diverse city.
- Cottage and micro-industries in Dharavi produce over $650m annually, but living and working conditions remain poor.
- The area has the highest population density in the world, with over 300,000 people per square kilometre, and lacks basic infrastructure.
Dharavi Redevelopment Project
- The government-led project aims to provide residents who can prove residency since 2000 with a new, 300 sqft house for free.
- However, the project may result in the loss of community networks and businesses that have built up in the area.
Physical Environmental Conditions: Flooding
- Mumbai has a tropical climate with heavy rainfall between June and September.
- The 2005 flood, which brought 944mm of rainfall, caused devastation to the city, resulting in over 400 deaths, 10,000 destroyed homes, and losses of £1.2 billion.
- Urban growth is partly to blame for the flood, as there was nowhere for the rainwater to drain.
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Test your knowledge about the key facts of Mumbai, India's largest city located on the West coast. Learn about its population, urban infrastructure, role as a financial center, and the Bollywood movie industry.
