Question

Explain reclaimation project developed to expand the city of bombay

Answer 1

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The seven islands of Bombay were joined into one landmass over a period of time. The first reclamation project started in 1784. William Hornsby , the then Bombay governor, approved the building of the great sea wall which prevented the flooding of the low-lying areas of Bombay. Several reclamation projects followed.

Answer 2

The seven islands of Bombay were joined into one landmass over a period of time. The first reclamation project started in 1784. William Hornsby , the then Bombay governor, approved the building of the great sea wall which prevented the flooding of the low-lying areas of Bombay.