Question

Q. describe the significance of textile industry in india with specific reference to cotton industry ?

Answer 1

Cotton textile industry occupies unique position in the Indian Economy :

a. It is one of the largest industry in India with 1600 cotton textile mills situated over 80 towns and cities.

b. It is one of the most important sources of employment. It has been estimated that it accounts for 20% of our industrial workforce.Cotton textile industry has been a major source of  living for farmers, spinners, weavers etc.

c. There is a large market for cotton textiles within and outside country. In fact, India's cotton textile has made India's name a byword in the international market.

d. Large amount of cotton is exported significantly adding to the inflow of foreign capital. In fact India is one of the largest exporter of cotton textiles in the world.

Answer 2

■The textile industries occupies unique position in the indian economy because it contributes significantly to industrial production 14 % , employment generation 35 million person directly- the second largest after agriculture and foreign exchange earnings about 24.6 %.

■It contributes 4 % towards GDP

■In the early years , The COTTON TEXTILE was concentrated in the cotton growing belt of Maharashtra and gujarat .

■Availability of raw cotton , market , transport including accessible port facilities , labour , moist climate etc contributed its localization .

■ The industry by creating demands supports many other industries such as chemical and dyes , mill stores , packaging material and engineering works.

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