Mumbai: A Fragmented Megacity in Full Effervescence

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[...] In what way is Mumbai a fragmented metropolis? Context Capital economic of India, the rapid development of Mumbai is a unique example in the Third World countries. In an emerging country like India, the problems of emerging cities remain relevant. Megacity of over 20 million inhabitants, this city faces difficulties in water and energy supply, housing, transportation problems (Zérah 2011). Symbol of Indian emergence and this city oscillates between a dazzling modernity and extreme poverty. Mumbai, a city in metropolitanization like any city in transformation, is in full political, social, and economic fragmentation related to frequent contestations. [...]

[...] The very high rent and land ownership prices in the urban center have pushed the poor populations towards the periphery. The congestion problem in the city causes endless traffic jams, blocking the economy of the urban center. The diversification of means of transport has not brought a concrete solution. The social inequalities linked to purchasing power and social division in castes exacerbate the problems of social fragmentation. 'Ethnicization' and 'casteization' of the city have reached their peak, creating intense social tensions. The difference between rich and poor is more visible in the city and even through aerial photographs. [...]

[...] Industrial development has made Mumbai one of the most polluted cities in the world. An oversized city resolutely turned towards the future The new urban policies focused on decongesting the historic city center have given priority to train, metro, and sea transportation. The city, which is expanding today beyond the island, thinks of leaving its confinement to 'extend towards Delhi. Influential in the country and in the sub-region, Mumbai, whose status as a global city is not unanimous. But the city still has a lot to offer and constitutes an inexhaustible research object. [...]

[...] A megacity in full effervescence The development of the world's largest megacity since 1911, when it had 1 million inhabitants. The attractiveness of jobs from the early years of India's independence has absorbed a major part of the population. The development of residential areas has attracted a middle class. Tourism has, however, been one of the major advantages, particularly with the Gateway of India (Indian Arc of Triumph), the large luxury hotels prized by tourists make the strength of Mumbai. [...]