The Slums in Mumbai have always existed. Even back in the time when the fort was developed, the native villages have always been close to slums. Slums have risen dramatically since 1950. Most of this is due to the fact that Mumbai's population has tripled in size since India's independence in 1947. Before 1950 the slums were predominately found around the mill. Instead of going away, the slums have just spread. From 1950-1968 the amount of slums increased by 18%. Health is a major issue in these areas. Today slum dwellers maake up 60% of Mumbai's population. That is approximately seven million people. The conditions in the slums are terrible. Lack of water, no sewage or solid waste facilities, lack of public transit, pollution and housing shortages. 
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