Dharavi is the largest slum in Asia, located in Mumbai, India. It is home to over 1 million people living and working in an area of just 175 hectares. Despite extremely cramped conditions, Dharavi has a thriving economy of over $1 billion annually from numerous small industries like pottery, garment production, leatherwork, and recycling. It provides cheap housing and a means to make a living for many migrant workers. The document also profiles several successful individuals from Dharavi who have achieved their dreams through hard work and perseverance.

1. CIS Presentation
Group -9

4. DHARAVI..
It is THE LARGEST SLUM in Asia.
Covering an area of 175hectares, it has a
population of over 1million people and a
turnover of Rs.3000 crores.
Dharavi provides cheap alternative where
people can stay , live and work for Rs.500 per
month.
Dharavi exports goods around the world.

5. Industries in Dharavi
pottery
Garment factories
Waste recycling
Leather tanning
Leather goods
Tailoring
Plastic recycling
Mechanical works

6. Industries in Dharavi
pottery
Garment factories
Waste recycling
Leather tanning
Leather goods
Tailoring
Plastic recycling
Mechanical works

7. Industries in Dharavi
pottery
Garment factories
Waste recycling
Leather tanning
Leather goods
Tailoring
Plastic recycling
Mechanical works

8. Industries in Dharavi
pottery
Garment factories
Waste recycling
Leather tanning
Leather goods
Tailoring
Plastic recycling
Mechanical works

9. Industries in Dharavi
pottery
Garment factories
Waste recycling
Leather tanning
Leather goods
Tailoring
Plastic recycling
Mechanical works

10. Industries in Dharavi
pottery
Garment factories
Waste recycling
Leather tanning
Leather goods
Tailoring
Plastic recycling
Mechanical works

11. Scrambling over the elephant
Everyone is too busy doing their own things.
Lack of privacy ,hygiene and progress.
Dharavi is a cauldron bubbling with enterprise
,with a NEVER SAY DIE attitude.
With an atmosphere of optimism and
positivity they live here , work here, marry
here and die here.

12. Educating Dharavi
• SRINI SWAMINATHAN ( An engineer from Bits
Pilani) .
• Dharavi Transit Camp Municipal School.
• “The little iron ladder resting against every hut
is a symbol of Dharavi” – Srini
• Ladder represents
‘Moving Up In LIFE’.

13. Dreams come true..
• JAMEEL SHAH
• Dancing shoes very famous in Bollywood and
abroad.
• Clients include Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra,
Hrithik Roshan and Kylie Minogue to state a
few names.

14. Dreams come true..
• JAMEEL SHAH
• Dancing shoes very famous in Bollywood and
abroad.
• Clients include Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra,
Hrithik Roshan.

15. Dreams come true..
• JAMEEL SHAH
• Dancing shoes very famous in Bollywood and
abroad.
• Clients include Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra,
Hrithik Roshan.

16. Dreams come true..
• JAMEEL SHAH
• Dancing shoes very famous in Bollywood and
abroad.
• Clients include Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra,
Hrithik Roshan.

17. Strength of Character
• PRAVEEN SAKPAL, owner of GURUDUTT GYM
is the pride of Dharavi.
• “If you can build your body, you can build your
life”.– Praveen
• Countless parents see him as a savior.
• His cult of belief is confidence.

18. Yes WE CAN..
It’s a non profit organization whose aim was
to make science fun and accessible.
Motivation of creative people.
Seed planted in Dharavi which could become a
mighty tree in future.
Ideal– “To create a nation of problem solvers”.

19. Women Power
SNEHA( Society for Nutrition , Education and
Health Action).
Created a catalyst of change for women
suffering from domestic violence.
Hanifabi aimed to make women come forward
to fight for themselves and for others.

20. Land of White Gold
• AYYAPPAN IDLI STALL
• Panju Swamy came from Tamil Nadu as a boy,
and now runs the Ayyappan Idli Stall, making
20,000 idlis a day in 10ft X 10ft huts.

21. Final Thoughts..
• “Hum log cement ke ghar mein nahin,
insaaniyat ke ghar mein rehte hain”.
• There is no founder, no CEO , but this is an
entrepreneurial organization where each
works independently but still DEPENDENT on
each other.
• Dharavi should be celebrated and replicated.
• Poverty is nothing but a state of mind.