Located close to Thane-Belapur, the largest chemical industry zone in Asia, New Bombay is exposed to high levels of toxic and carcinogenic chemicals released by these industries. Some of these industries release noxious gases at night to prevent detection. New Bombay does not have the infrastructure to house the immigration. Bombay has a very high incidence of chronic respiratory problems from air pollution. Around Chembur s Municipal Garbage Dump suffer bronchitis and respiratory distress caused by pollution.
Public facilities are sparse, there is even a single public hospital.
Children daily exposed to chemicals and toxins are at higher risk for cancer, respiratory problems and learning disabilities. Move against mass polluters -buses, taxis, private cars that emit the most visible, gross pollutants. Build awareness of the importance of wetlands. Work toward having hospital neighborhoods and schools as silence zones. Develop programs which educate about the use of latrines that involve community participation for better acceptance and usage.