This book discusses primary education of the poor in the city of Mumbai, India. It focuses on the city of Mumbai itself and the poor who live in it, answering questions such as What makes the city the way it is? What does it mean to be poor in Mumbai? and How does the poverty of the poor in Mumbai affect their chances of receiving a basic education? The book examines the different implications for public authorities in relation to their role in providing primary education, as well as their relations with the various other players--private and public--working with the poor. The book begins with an examination of the interplay among poverty, education, and the city. It then reviews the roles of the two major entities working for the attainment of universal education: the Municipal Corporation, which includes the department of education, and nongovernmental organizations. The book concludes by highlighting some of the areas where change is clearly needed and by making suggestions on how to bring about these changes. The text is supplemented by many tables, graphs, charts, and summaries of important points. (WFA)