India ◦ Mumbai | Should We Redefine the Concept of "Slums"?

by YU-LING

最後更新/Last Updated:2025-03-14

Before arriving at the "slums," I had a stereotypical impression that they were dirty, smelly, and filled with violence and negativity. However, after visiting the slum of Dharavi in Mumbai, my perspective changed completely.

The men and women I saw there were busy with their work, and the market activities were bustling. After reading some reports, I found that in Dharavi, a place with nearly a million residents, not only does everyone have a job, but has also build thousands of small businesses that generate an average profit of over $50,000 per year.

This level of business activity is quite different from the typical perception of a "slum." I believe that if the local residents knew how some tourists view their community, they might find it quite puzzling.

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🏰 Mumbai Dharavi Slum Walking Tour

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