Lack of amenities in mumbai slums
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Slums in Mumbai
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ContentOverviewTypes of Slums in MumbaiDharaviBasic Amenities in SlumsEpidemics & Other DisastersReformation PlansConclusionReference Links
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OverviewThough Mumbai is a City of Dreams, it is also a major hub for slums in the city
According to a recent research, it has been noted that half of Mumbais population lives in slums
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Types of Slums in Mumbai
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Introduction to Types of SlumsChawls Chawls are basically one room structures with small cooking spaces and common sanitation areas
Zopadpattis Zopadpattis are typical squatters in vernacular. They are the most predominant categories which fall under slum
Pavement Dwellings Pavement Dwellings are shanties built on footpaths alongside roads or pavements. Majority of the pavement dwellers dwell from different regions of the country
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Dharavi
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OverviewDharavi is one of the largest slum dwelling region in the world
Founded in the year 1880 during British regiment, the Dharavi region has only expanded in the number of residents in its slum
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Economy in DharaviThere are many pottery, textile industries located in Dharavi
Over the recent years, large recycling industries have also formed their base in Dharavi
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Basic Amenities
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Sanitation Sanitation in slums is extremely poor. There are limited community toilets to take care of basic utilities of the residents in slums. Hence, many prefer defecating in the open
Water Supply On comparing with sanitation facilities in slums, the water supply coverage is still decent
Waste Management There are inadequate bins, lack of awareness among slum dwellers
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Epidemics & Other Disasters
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Due to lack of sanitation facilities, cleanliness, etc, the slum residents have always witnessed significant loss of lives
Plagues, malaria, cholera, typhoid, jaundice, etc have always targeted the local residents
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Reformation Plans
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There are many redevelopment plans initiated by the Government since a long time
Still for the slum to completely demolish and see the growth of new life in these regions, it is still a huge pending task in front of Government
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ConclusionMumbai is a blend of luxurious residential properties and slums
Dwelled with Bollywood celebrities, entrepreneurs, etc. the elite people have high class bungalows, residential properties in Mumbai to live in
Slums have a large gap to improve on every daily basis
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Referenceshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dharavi
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slum
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