A Detailed Report on the Business and Economic Aspects of Dharavi Slum

This report provides an overview of the Dharavi slum in Mumbai, India. It begins by giving a historical context, including the area's establishment and size. The report examines the economic activities, with an emphasis on the businesses and factories operating in the area, and estimates the total turnover. It also considers the population's demographics, including the male-female ratio, income levels, and religious distribution. Furthermore, the report analyzes the migration patterns of the residents, the duration of their stay in the slum, and the sanitation facilities available. The report uses various graphs to present data on income, religion, and migration. Finally, the report cites several research papers that support the findings and provide additional context. The report aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the business, economic and social conditions in Dharavi.

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INTRODUCTION
• It was founded in 1882 under the British
era after the industries got shifted
• Has a total area of 535 acres and lies
between central and western railway
• More than a million people live in the
slum area

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• Houses about 5000 businesses and
15,000 factories
• Total turnover is $650 million to $1
billion on an annual basis
• The recycling units in the slum recycles
waste of around 21 million people

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• Dharavi is the largest slum in the world
• Faces certain issues with respect to
unhygienic conditions
• Most of the people are not financially
stable

Main themes
The area has a
male-female ratio
of 43.81% females
and the rest are
males

Contd…
The graph shows
the income of the
families per month
where the highest
income for the
families averages
around 19,432.

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The graph shows
the major religions
that are present in
Dharavi. It can be
seen that Hinduism
is prevalent along
with other religions

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The graph shows that
most of the people have
migrated to the slum
from unknown regions
apart from Maharashtra

Contd…
The graph shows
that most of the
people have lived
in Dharavi for a
period of 10 years
and more

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Most of the
people use public
funded places for
their sanitation
facilities

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The graph shows
that the electric
supply to the people
living in the slum
area are metered

references
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