The Commonwealth Games Delhi, India - 2010

So how developed is India?
Comparing the two 'giant asian populations' India vs China

Multinationals such as TATA

Space Agency and Extra Terrestrial Research

Vibrant cities such as Delhi hosting the Commonwealth Games
Security Fears
Hygeine concerns
Infrastructure unable to cope
collopsed bridges

Asian Games 1981

Dharavi Slums, India

India's largest spontaneous settlement(SLUM) which is home to over a million people has recently provided the backdrop to the blockbuster movie - SLUM DOG MILLIONNAIRE.


LOCATION:
Situated in Maumbai, Western India.


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The Real Dharavi


Q- What are the reasons for the growth in such spontaneous settlements?

A - Rural to urban migration and population increase in LEDC's.

PUPIL TASK 1: What are the cuases and effects of rural to urban migration in Mumbai, India?

Walk Through Dharavi Slums


PUPIL TASK 2: Describe the chracteristics of the Dharavi slums.


PUPIL TASK 3: Redevelopment in Dharavi.
CHECK THIS OUT:http://affordablehousinginstitute.org/blogs/us/2007/07/dharavi_the_fix.html

With the Indian government announcing that they are going to re-develop the Dharavi Slums, your task invloves spending £10 - £15,000 on improving the western half of the Dharavi slums. You can choose froma range of short term and long tems projects.

View the worksheets to help you complete the task here

WORKSHEETS

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