Tuesday, July 26, 2011

My World


Hutments being replaced by skyscrapers in Andheri, Mumbai.

P.S EDIT: In response to all those wondering about the fate of the people occupying those hutments - There are various schemes that are offered depending on how long these people have been occupying that land. Either they are offered apartments in a building there or offered compensation to shift elsewhere.

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24 comments:

  1. RajeshJuly 26, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Great aerial view.

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  2. Saru SinghalJuly 26, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Nice shot...

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  3. OlivierJuly 26, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    photo magnifique de cette vue , qui nous montre une grande difference entre les immeubles et les maisons de tôles ;(

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  4. lotusleafJuly 26, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Sad plight for the hument dwellers!

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  5. Montreal Photo DailyJuly 26, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Where will these folks go? ... a new dimension to the term "urban encroachment".

    Thanks, Magiceye!

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  6. VioletSkyJuly 26, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    this is such a sad view, for so many reasons.

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  7. DeguideJuly 26, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    i believe utltimately all these shanties and slums will vanish from the city

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  8. Sylvia KJuly 26, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    This sad view is being seen in many places these days. Hopefully, they'll be replaced in a way that will benefit the current residents.

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  9. Photo CacheJuly 26, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    if all these huts will be removed where will the poor live?

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  10. ShobhaJuly 26, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Feel bad for these poor reople, though they are given a place to live it is usually in the far away..they have to re-locate themselves and find new jobs in the area.

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  11. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 26, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Your images give an insight into life in your city Deepak and it's not always fair, but it's there and definitely makes one think about things!

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  12. Kavita SahariaJuly 26, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Interesting .The same thing is happening here too .

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  13. NankaJuly 26, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Most are taking up the offer for betterment but some linger on out of greed for more!! But I do agree relocating themselves is not very easy for the sick and aged who may be among'st them too.

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  15. AnonymousJuly 26, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Yes, I remember seeing Andheri as I took off from Mumbai airport...

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  16. jooJuly 26, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    It's happening everywhere I reckon. Great shot!

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  17. LowellJuly 26, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    How dramatic a photo! I was wondering what would happen to the displaced people. The apartments look to be a better option for living than the hutments...

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  18. MaritesJuly 26, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    a sad reality of urbanity but it's a good shot. my world is up too.

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  19. Luna MirandaJuly 26, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    "hutments"...that's a new word i learned today.:p here, we call them informal settlers, squatters, in most cases. it's one of the major problems in most cities here.

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  20. Maude LynnJuly 27, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    Amazing shot!

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  21. Priyanka KhotJuly 27, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Fantastic capture of the stark differences in the different lives living in Mumbai.

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  23. UnknownJuly 28, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    This is where India and Bharat collide, amazing picture, sums up our problem...

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  24. NeerajJuly 30, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    developers are evil... have even resorted to starting communal violence just to vacate people from prime real estate.

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