“Cotton plays an important role in the Indian economy as the country;s textile industry is predominantly cotton based. India is one of the largest producers as well as exporters of cotton yarn. The textile industry is also expected to reach US$ 223 billion by the year 2021.”-
Discuss the factors responsible for the concentration of the cotton textile industries at Ahmedabad.
(i) Availability of raw cotton. (ii) Ready markets are available. (iii) Well-developed means of transportation. (iv) Abundant skilled and unskilled labour at cheap rate. (v) Moist climate which is suitable for the cotton industry.
