Economy & Employment · Mankhurd, Mumbai, India
Mankhurd residents pay informal suppliers for unreliable electricity
Published
Households in Mumbai's Mankhurd informal settlements describe paying intermediaries for electricity that remains unreliable. Mongabay India quotes a resident who pays ₹600 each month regardless of supply and says two informal providers now compete in the area. The account illustrates how residents remain outside regular connections and transparent billing.
Why it matters
Unreliable power affects safety, study, work and household costs. Regular connections and transparent billing could reduce exploitation and bring low-income residents under formal consumer protections.
Evidence assessment
Mongabay India provides ground testimony, but utility records and official responses are not included.
Medium confidence — The central development is supported by the linked Mongabay India report, while the stated evidence gaps prevent a high-confidence assessment.
Coverage assessment
Underreported across 1 source desk.
Only one distinct reporting desk is supplied for this event, so wider coverage and independent corroboration cannot be established.