Question

Why textile industry is located in Ahmadabad

Answer 1

Factors that helped the city become a textile centre : Ahmedabad is situated in the heart of a cotton growing area; hence the major raw material easily available. The humid climate is ideal for spinning and weaving. The flat terrain and easy availability of land is suitable for the establishment of the mills. The densely populated states of Gujarat and Maharashtra provide both skilled and semi-skilled labour. Well developed road and railway network permits easy transportation of textiles to different parts of the country, thus providing easy access to the market. The Mumbai port which is situated nearby facilitates import of machinery and export of cotton textiles.

Answer 2

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Ahmedabad, the business hub of Gujarat state which is often referred as 'Manchester of the East' has been thriving on its textile industry. The city has gained mostly due to its location in the cotton growing belt and also because of the river Sabarmati which requires water for manufacturing textiles. Sultan Ahmed Shah founded the city in 1411 and made it capital of his empire. The city got its name from him.