Author: Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
Place: Mumbai
Publisher: Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
Year: 2012
Pages: 66
Subject: Environment
Sub-Subject: Climate Change
Keyword: Environment Status
Classification: 363.7
Shelf: C7R3
Accession No: B1448
Contents: 1- Acknowledgment 2- List of Tables 3- List of Figures 4- Introduction 5- Description of Area 6- Land Use 7- Water Supply 8- Rain Water Harvesting & Water Conservation 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- Industries, Wastes and Hazards 19- Health 20- Disaster Management 21- Challenges Before Us 22- Salient Features of Mumbai’s Environment
Abstract: The Environment Status of Brihanmumbai 2012-2013 report provides a detailed overview of Mumbai’s environmental, infrastructural, and socio-economic conditions. It examines the city’s geography, land use, water supply, rainwater harvesting, sewage and stormwater management, solid waste disposal, and power consumption. Transportation networks, roads, housing, slums, and education are analyzed alongside environmental quality, including air and noise pollution and industrial hazards. Public health and disaster management strategies are assessed to gauge urban resilience. The report highlights key challenges to sustainable development and presents salient environmental features, offering insights for policymakers, planners, and stakeholders to improve Mumbai’s urban living standards.