🇮🇳🐄🐐 INDIA'S SLUM BURIED IN GARBAGE. I FOUND A CITY OF TRASH IN THE MIDDLE OF MUMBAI! 4K HDR

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🇮🇳🐄 DHARAVI SLUM MUMBAI, GOATS EATING TRASH. PILES OF RUBBISH EVERYWHERE! INDIA SLUMS, MUMBAI WALKING TOYR, 4K, HDR, In the heart of Mumbai's sprawling Dharavi slum, mountains of rubbish line narrow alleys where residents sort and recycle waste by hand. Piles of plastic, metal, and discarded goods cover nearly every inch of space, creating a chaotic yet strangely organized system of survival. Goats wander freely, nibbling on trash while locals work tirelessly amid the debris. This gritty yet resourceful ecosystem reveals the harsh realities—and human resilience—behind one of the world’s largest informal recycling hubs. Dharavi, located in the heart of Mumbai, India, is one of Asia’s largest and most densely populated slums. Spanning around 2.1 square kilometers, it is home to an estimated 700,000 to 1 million residents. Despite its reputation as a "slum," Dharavi is far more than a cluster of shanties — it is a vibrant, industrious, and highly self-sufficient community with a complex socio-economic fabric. Life Inside Dharavi: Dharavi is a patchwork of narrow lanes, crowded homes, bustling workshops, and a thriving informal economy. It houses numerous small-scale industries, including leather production, textiles, pottery, recycling, and food processing. These businesses generate over $1 billion in annual revenue, showcasing the immense economic potential hidden behind the image of poverty. The residents are diverse, hailing from different parts of India, bringing with them a mosaic of languages, cultures, and traditions. Life is tough due to limited access to clean water, sanitation, and healthcare, but the people of Dharavi have built resilient support systems and a strong sense of community. Challenges: Dharavi faces severe infrastructure issues: Overcrowding: Families often live in 10x10-foot rooms. Sanitation: Few toilets and open drains lead to serious hygiene and health concerns. Access to Services: Limited availability of clean drinking water, consistent electricity, and healthcare. Legal and Ownership Issues: Many residents lack legal property rights, complicating redevelopment plans. Redevelopment and Future Prospects: The future of Dharavi is at a crossroads. The Maharashtra government has launched the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) — one of the most ambitious urban renewal plans in the world. The project, now awarded to the Adani Group, envisions transforming Dharavi into a modern township with: High-rise residential buildings for slum dwellers Modern infrastructure (roads, sewage, water, electricity) Commercial hubs to integrate Dharavi’s informal industries Legal housing and land rights for residents Improved schools, hospitals, and community spaces However, the project also faces major challenges and controversies: Displacement Fears: Residents worry about losing their homes, jobs, and community networks. Fair Compensation: Debates about eligibility criteria for new housing. Cultural Displacement: The potential erasure of Dharavi’s unique identity. Project Delays: Due to legal, political, and logistical hurdles. Conclusion: Dharavi is a paradox — a slum in appearance, but a powerhouse in productivity and resilience. Its future hinges on a delicate balance between modernization and preservation. If handled ethically and inclusively, the redevelopment could drastically improve living conditions and set a global precedent for urban renewal. If not, it risks displacing hundreds of thousands and destroying a self-sustaining ecosystem. More of my videos: 🎥 Full India Walking Tour Playlist: https://tinyurl.com/2s3aud3e Agra slums: https://youtu.be/BORULGbvFLo Jaipur slums: https://youtu.be/Y4xF3NiUa4A Mumbai video https://youtu.be/HHbEvOMiUUo -------------------------------------- FEEL FREE TO SUPPORT MY CHANNEL - PayPal Donations: https://www.PayPal.me/GirlinParadise Become a member - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lvLffaU1wh_YuvTDCWcOg/join -------------------------------------- SOCIAL MEDIA: INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/girl_in_paradise_youtube/ MY 2nd CHANNEL (LONDON ONLY) - https://tinyurl.com/5ceafdv4 -------------------------------------- #India #Mumbai #Dharavi #WalkingTour #MumbaiSlums #SlumTour #IndiaTravel #MumbaiStreetLife #DharaviTour #ExploreMumbai #TravelVlog #IndianCulture #RealIndia #UrbanExploration #StreetLifeIndia #SlumDocumentary #OffTheBeatenPath #HiddenMumbai #MumbaiVlog #IndiaUnfiltered 00:00 - India Slum, Mumbai India, Walking Tour 01:18:00 - India Slum, Dharavi, Mumbai, 4K