With 42% living in slums, virus casts long shadow across Mumbai0

• Covid19, India, Mumbai
• May 18, 2020

MUMBAI: In 1898, colonial authorities created the Bombay Improvement Trust on the heels of a devastating plague to upgrade living conditions in the city. The trust opened up congested neighbourhoods, built housing for workers, and laid down strict rules for ventilation and sanitation. Their measures shaped modern Bombay. Amidst a new pandemic, it’s clear the