Mumbai is a part of the majestic cosmopolitan sub-continent of India. In the colonial period, Mumbai (Bombay) was considered one of the most important cities by the British. I am a domicile of this metropolis and feel that I am privileged to be born and brought up in this beautiful city. Mumbai gives me an identity and makes me proud. However the deteriorating scenario of this city disheartens me. Today's world is an age of technology. It is an era in which science thrives. As a tenth grader this fact makes me cheerful as I dream about the latest Blackberry Model. Similar glee is expressed by a bunch of terrorists in a dinghy basement while lusting over new possibilities of guns and bombs. I will surely have a blast with my new Blackberry. They will have a blast of their own. Our city's top priority should be providing its citizens their well deserved safety. The crime rate in our country increases by the hour. It is time our city rises to the occasion and nips crime in its bud. For that, we need better policemen to tighten security and upgraded weapons to make sure no one crosses the line. Each criminal should be punished and made an example of so that others fear the path of wrong. Women and children should be able to work freely on streets without the anxiety of being kidnapped and raped simply because there should be no flaw in the security system. CCTV cameras and upgraded weapons should be provided to officers of all areas. Most importantly to check the crime rate. Corruption Must be Eliminated Eliminating corruption is not an easy task so the need of the hour is education so the illiterate people can make the decision between right and wrong. This brings me to the second priority of our city. Abolishing Illiteracy Abolishment Illiteracy will soon abolish poverty as well. It is said, "Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today. Teach a man to fish; and you have fed him for a lifetime." Education is an important aspect