A city that thrives of a population of over 19.

5 million;

A city which has a mass rapid transit system of transport;

A city which boasts India’s first premium luxury hotel;

A city which welcomes all people, regardless of their caste and

religion;

A land of opportunities;

You can love it......You can hate it......But you cannot ignore
it.....!
It is Mumbai.
 Historically; Bombay.

• In the early 1800s, the British settlement of Bombay comprised of

seven islands.

• It emerged as a port of importance with relations to the rest of the

Asian countries.

• Being an important port on the western hemisphere of India, it served

to the most of the trade and merchant routes, connecting the west to the
east.

• Bombay was once the capital and the headquarters of the East India
company.
Seven islands of Bombay.
 Evolution Of Mumbai.

• Mumbai became an important base for Indian Independence movement

in the early 20th century.

•In 1960, Bombay was incorporated as the capital of Maharashtra state.

•Bombay was changed to Mumbai in the year 1996.

•Seven islands were united into one mainland city by reclaiming land
from the sea.

• The name Mumbai, emphasizes the name of goddess mumba-devi.

 Architecture.

• Mumbai comprises of many historical monuments of British influence.

•The gateway of India, is an example of Victorian architecture.

• Buddhism reflects itself in the intricately carved elephanta caves.

•The city boasts of many high rise buildings in its business district.

• Some prominent architectural buildings in Mumbai are; Victoria

terminus, Rajabai Tower, The BSE, Air India tower, and the Taj mahal
palace.
Victoria terminus & Taj mahal
palace.
 Sights And Smells Of Mumbai.

• The Mumbai culture is a blend of traditional festivals, food, music and

theatres.

•Mumbai hosts many festivals of traditional importance.

• Some widely celebrated festivals include, Ganesh Chaturthi, Gudi

Padva, Navaratri, makar sankranti, Christmas.

• Mumbai is home to the most delectable delicacies, which comprises of

spicy pav bhaji and missal pav.

• Mumbai also hosts multi-cuisine restaurants of international standards.

Ganesh Chaturthi & Missal Pav.
 Emergence as a metropolis.

• Mumbai has emerged as a cosmopolitan city, comprising of various

castes and religion.

•Mumbai acts as a financial capital of India today.

• Being a cosmopolitan city, the nightlife of the city is wonderful and

safe.

• Mumbai boasts as the hub for the business in India.

•Mumbai’s opportunities has always attracted people from all corners of

world and they have resided here still.
Business complexes of Hiranandani Gardens.
 Political influence.

• Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra state.

•It is ruled by the legislative assembly of state.

•The term of the legislative assembly is for five years.

• Mumbai is critically important as a city, and thus it should have

political stability.

• Maharashtra is currently governed by Ashok Chavan, representing the

congress party.
 Bottlenecks Of Mumbai.

• Today, Mumbai Is the world’s most crowded city.

• Increase in population of the city, is one of the worst bottlenecks faced

by Mumbai.

• The rise in the population has resulted in the increased number of

vehicular traffic.

•Hence the pollution levels have risen drastically. Proper steps are being
taken to curb this menace.
 Mumbai; Globally.
• Mumbai is the world’s 4th largest urbanised city, in terms of residing
population.

• Mumbai suburban transport systems ferries millions of people to their

destination everyday.

•India’s first and the longest cable-stayed bridge connects the island city
to the suburbs.

• Bollywood has made its global presence; Mumbai is the capital of

bollywood.
 Environmental reserves.
• Excessive greed for commercialisation and industrialisation has left
Mumbai of very less green cover.

•The Sanjay Gandhi National Park protects leopards and tigers, it was a
bold step taken by the government.

• The mangroves reserve are protected on the western island city, which
are crucial in protection of the island from Tsunami like disasters.
 A city that bustles through night;
where people have a living, but not enough time.......
Mumbai-A
city where dreams
come true.......

Thank
You......!