2 chapters across the catalog
Billionaire Gautam Adani wins a tender to redevelop the Dharavi slum in Mumbai, pledging hundreds of millions to modernize the area. Residents express fear over losing their homes and businesses during the transition. The hosts speculate that "massive fires" often precede such redevelopment projects as a cheaper way to clear land.
German Investment in Indian Slums, Infrastructure Development
A news report details a $67 million investment by Germany into the Indian state of Odisha for urban infrastructure. The hosts find it bizarre that the investment specifically mentions "slum development," questioning why Germany is funding the creation or improvement of slums in India.
