Question

State the main reason behind town planning in Bombay . How did it differ from total planning in London ?

Answer 1

planning in Bombay came about as a result of fears about the plague epidemic, whereas the town planning in London emerged from fears of social revolution

Answer 2

Explanation:

• The main reason behind town planning in Bombay was due to fear of epidemics like the plague due to poor living conditions. This was because the city of Bombay was becoming crowded due to an increased migrant population who came to work in the Bombay textile mills.
• This overpopulation led to the city in the grips of garbage and filth everywhere leading to poor sanitation, health and hygiene conditions which in turn lead to fear of epidemics. Hence, to plan the city of Bombay, the City of Bombay Improvement Trust was established during 1898 and the city was slowly reorganised.

• Bombay city was not a planned city like London. In Bombay, town planning and development was mainly through land reclamation from the sea, unlike London.

• The average area that a Londoner enjoyed was about 155 sq. yards compared to that of only 9.5 sq. yards by a Bombay resident.