Answer to Question #245656 in Economics for Kavya

Question

Find out the share of factories in major states in ASI 2010-11 and in ASI 2016-17. Compare and analyze the result?

Answer 1

As in other developed countries of the world, on the territory of the Republic, transport engineering plays a significant role, producing cars, locomotives, railway cars, sea and river vessels, and airplanes. In addition, precision engineering, energy and electrical engineering areas of the industry have been mastered, which provides 12% of industrial production in the state. The largest centers of mechanical engineering are:

Bombay.

Bangalore.

Madras.

Calcutta.

Hyderabad.

Hardwar.

Chen.

Chemical industry

Experiencing a number of serious problems caused by the export of raw materials and equipment, high levels of competition, the chemical industry still provides an annual output of $ 32 billion. This amounts to almost 7% of GDP.

The main production facilities are located in the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra, with additional ones in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. India is engaged in the production of fertilizers, dyes, food additives, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, petrochemical products.

The traditional directions for this southern country, allowing to produce the most cotton fabrics in the world, at its 750 factories. Such a high level of development of the industry is ensured by 20 million local residents, who work mostly in industries in the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra.