Mumbai, India   

Mumbai's growth in population, caused mainly by the migration of laborers from across India, means Greater Mumbai is now is the largest city in India with a population of 16.4 million (2001). Mumbai is one of the densest cities in the world, 48,215 persons per km² and 16,082 per km² in suburban areas. Alternative farming methods have emerged as a response to scarcity of land, water, and economic resources employed in UPA.

Pioneering urban agriculture efforts in Mumbai include:

• Dr Doshi's space-efficient farming
• Mumbai Port Trust terrace garden

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