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STRENGTHS:
One of India’s richest cities; $40 million export market
Asia’s largest hub for bicycle manufacturing
Vibrant centre for hosiery, knitwear, garments
WEAKNESSES
In world’s top 10 cities with worst air pollution
Densely populated; lack of footpaths and cycle tracks
No effluent collection network
OPPORTUNITIES
Scope for promoting bicycles/e-rickshaws
Room for expansion of affordable housing for weaker sections
Rainwater harvesting to replenish ground water
THREATS
In seismic zone IV (high damage risk zone)
Competition from China for industrial goods
90% of city has no stormwater network
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