MADE BY:DIVYA SHARMA.SWATI SONAWANE.

Dharavi Environmental Issues.

Contents

INTRODUCTION. HISTORY. SANITATION ISSUES. EFFECTS ON HUMAN HEALTH. ECONOMY. RDP(REDEVLOPMENT DHARAVI

PROJECT).

Introduction Dharavi slum was founded in 1882s during the

British colonial era. It is currently a multi-religious ,multi-ethnic,

diverse settlement.

History HISTORY OF HURDLES. 1950-60s : Slum clearance and

Demolition. 1970s : Amenity provisions in

slum. 1980s : Slum upgrading and LIG

shelter program. 1990s : Slum redevelopment 1995

Slum redevelopment Act focuses on in situ development.

Sanitation and Issues Dharavi has severe problems

with public health, due in turn to the fact that most housing and 90% of the commercial units in Dharavi are illegal.

Effects on Human Health Due to the vast pollutions. The following effects deals it. 1.Lung respiratory. 2.Cancer. 3.Microbes. 4.Disinfection of water bodies.

Economy Dharavi, there is an increasingly larger

cycling industry, processing recyclable waste from other parts of Mumbai.

The district has an estimated 5000 businesses and 15,000 single-room factories.

Dharavi exports goods around the world. The total  economy US$650 million per year.

RDP Plans The latest urban redevelopment plan

proposed for the Dharavi area is managed by American-trained architect Mukesh Mehta. 

 There has been significant local opposition to the plans, largely because existing residents are due to receive only 269 square feet (25.0 m2) of land each.  

The government has said that it will only legalize and relocate industries that are not "polluting."

RDP

RDP

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