Dharavi Slum, India

Dharavi Slum, India

1. Employment and Industry Around 85% of slum population are employed. Mostly informal jobs. Long working hours in poor conditions, mostly in the textiles industry. No minimum wage and children as young as 12 work.

2. Sanitation and Water Supply 162 taps in the slum where majority are blocked. 1 toilet between 1500 people. Water supplied for 2 hours per day. Pipes run alongside sewage system which spreads diseases.

3. Housing Average of 6.2 people per house. 86,000 homes made from wood and recycled materials. No windows and limited electricity supplied.

4. Pollution and Environment Houses are closely packed together and the Slum is built on a landfill site. No environmental regulations. Polluted air and water. Lack of agricultural opportunities.