Question

Which major factory is there in Vishakhapatanam and what is its Importance.

Answer 1

Visakhapatnam is the largest city of Andhra Pradesh and with a GDP of $43.5 billion.[1][2]Fishing industry, road–rail connectivity, many heavy industries like Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd, Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam Port Trust, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd., BARC, Naval Science and Technological Laboratory, Naval Dockyard, Dredging Corporation of India, GAIL, Strategic Petroleum Reserve, NMDC, Ferro Scrap Nigam Ltd, MMTC, Container Corporation of India, Rain Carbon Inc., Visakha Container Terminal, Coromandel International, Ferro Alloys Corporation, East India Petroleum, Ramky Pharma SEZ, Brandix Apparel city, Gangavaram Port, Andhra Pradesh Medtech Zone Limited , Coramandel Paints etc., are the factors that made the city into an industrial hub, from a small hamlet.[3] Tourism also plays an important role in generating revenue, with numerous tourist destinations in and around the city.[4] Blessed with a natural harbour and one of the largest ports of India, sea trade was made possible with other countries which also boosts the economy.[5]the service sector contributes for 55 per cent of total GDP of Visakhapatnam, while 35 per cent comes from the industrial sector and 10 per cent from agricultural and allied sectors

Answer 2

The shipbuilding is major factory in Vishakhapatnam and it is crucial for economy of state and country as well as defense system of country.

EXPLANATION:

• Vishakhapatnam is coastal city and also one of largest cities of Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
• The city is located on coast of Bay of Bengal and hence has a natural harbour.
• This geographical advantage makes it one of leading cities in shipbuilding and shipyards.
• Various companies like BHEL have their factories in city where, commercial ships are built.
• The port is also one of busiest ports of India for receiving cargo-carrying ships.
• Also, it is headquarter of Eastern Command of Indian Navy and hence, plays an important role in defense system of country.