Author: Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
Place: Mumbai
Publisher: Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
Year: 2012
Pages: 55
Subject: Environment
Sub-Subject: Climate Change
Keyword: Environment Status
Classification: 363.7
Shelf: C7R3
Accession No: B942
Contents: 1- Acknowledgement 2- List of Tables 3- List of Figures 4- Introduction 5- Description of Area 6- Land Use 7- Water Supply 8- Rain Water Harvesting 9- Sewage Collection & Disposal 10- Storm water Drainage System 11- Solid Waste Disposal 12- Power Supply and Consumption 13- Roads, Traffic & Transport 14- Housing and Slums 15- Education 16- Air Quality Status 17- Noise Levels 18- Land Use/ Cover 19- Industries Wastes and Hazards 20- Health 21- Disaster Management 22- Challenges Before Us 23- Salient Features of Mumbai’s Environment
Abstract: The “Environment Status of Brihanmumbai 2011-2012” presents a detailed overview of Mumbai’s ecological, infrastructural, and socio-economic conditions. It examines land use, water supply, rainwater harvesting, sewage disposal, stormwater drainage, solid waste management, and energy consumption. Urban infrastructure, including roads, transport, housing, slums, and education, is assessed, while environmental quality is evaluated through air and noise pollution. Industrial waste, hazards, and public health indicators are documented. The report also considers disaster management preparedness and identifies key challenges. Highlighting Mumbai’s environmental features, it provides insights to guide sustainable urban planning, policy-making, and effective resource management.