Mumbai India's worst city to work in, 5th on global list: Survey

Three Indian cities -- national capital New Delhi, financial capital Mumbai and south Indian metropolis Chennai -- are among the 10 worst cities in the world to be working in, said a recent survey conducted by an international consultant institution published today.

Business Week quoted ORC Worldwide as saying in a recent survey that while Mumbai is the 5th worst city in the world to be working in, New Delhi, which is to host 2010 Commonwealth Games, follows at number six and Chennai is at the 10th spot.

Lagos, Nigeria, is at the top spot, followed by Jakarta, Riyadhand Almaty. The survey does not include North America and Europe, and cities under combat or in international isolation.

The survey cited problems with Mumbai as pollution, disease and sanitation and lack of infrastructure, worsened by political violence, repression and climate.

The survey also said some may be energised by the hustle-bustle of Mumbai and its beautiful setting, "many more are likely to be overwhelmed by its crowded and chaotic conditions and by the poor sanitation and violence".

In New Delhi, the problems included pollution, disease and sanitation, infrastructure and climate.

Chennai faces the extra problem of remoteness, according to the survey which said that for overseas employees, "the major drawbacks to living in Chennai are a hot and humid climate, poor sanitation, and the threat of disease".

ORC Worldwide operates as a human resources data and compensation consultant company based in the United States. The company provides integrated data, consulting guidance, and human resources network meeting services to large and mid-sized organisations.u00a0