Question

Explain the importance of the textile industry.Write a brief note on the textile industry in ahemdabad.How is it different from textile industry in Osaka

Answer 1

CThe textile and clothing (T&C) industries form a major part of manufacturing production, employment and trade in many developing countries. ... Brenton et al. (2007) suggest a number of reasons why the clothing sector has played such an important role in economic development.

The textile industry of the city of Ahmedabadin the state of Gujarat in India dates back to the 19th century, when the city and the industry was established under the British raj. Textile mills employed thousands of people from across the state, and the cotton garments manufactured were exported across the world. The prosperity of the industry was the mainstay of the city's economy. It is called the Manchester of India.[citation needed]

The Arvind Mills is a company that processes denim for jeans worldwide, it is located near the Sabarmati river; as such the water required for the textile industry is easily available. The black soil found abundantly in Gujarat is best suited for the cultivation of cotton which is mostly required for the industry. and black soil is found in Maharashtra also.


Ahmedabad: founder-Ranchoddlal chottalal.

Osaka- takeo yamanobe on the advice of eiichi shibusawa

2) Ahmedabad -water taken from Sabarmati River

Osaka-water taken from Yodo river

3) Ahmedabad -they use hydroelectricity which is cheap

Osaka- they use coal and power resources

Answer 2

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Cotton textile industry in Ahmedabad

1.       It is also known as ‘Manchester of India’

2.       The textile industry flourished in Ahmedabad mainly because of the proximity to the cotton growing regions.

3.       The flat topography and easy availability of land facilitated in the establishment of the mills

4.       Skilled as well as semi-skilled labor is found in abundance from the thickly populated states of Gujarat and Maharashtra.

5.       Several textile mills have been closed down due to the emergence of new textile centers in the country.

Cotton textile industry in Osaka

1.       It is also known as ‘Manchester of Japan’

2.       The textile industry at Osaka depends totally upon the materials imported from Egypt, China and USA.

3.       The extensively plain land around Osaka helped in the growth of cotton mills.

4.       Labor is easily available in and around Osaka.

5.       The cotton textile industry of Osaka has been replaced by industries such as iron and steel, Shipbuilding, machinery, automobiles, electrical equipment and cement.

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