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Dharavi is one of the biggest slums in India, right at the heart of India’s most populous and richest city, Mumbai. There are almost 1 million people, who have migrated from different rural parts in India, living in it in an area of around 217 hectares. The people here live in terrible physical, mental and health conditions. Every tiny shed, known as 'pongal' houses is is shared by huge families having 8-10 members. Government pays no attention to the hygiene conditions here. People doesn’t have access to clean water, electricity and other basic amenities. It also has experienced a long history epidemics and natural disaster. Moreover, the community is looked down upon by others as children from this community are not accepted in good schools, banks doesn’t approve loans of its members and it is difficult for lot of its members in getting a job outside community.


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