Question

Write articles in 100 to 150 words on India's home industries

Answer 1

Small Scale Industries:
Small scale industries may be defined as industrial units with a capital investment of not more than Rs. 750,000, irrespective of the number of workers employed. Small scale industries occupy an important place in Indian economy.


Cottage Industries:
Cottage industries arc small scale industries but distinguished from the other small scale industries on the basnis of location. Cottage industries are located in villages.

Village Industries:
Village industries are traditional in nature and depend on local raw’ material and cater to the needs of the local population. Processing of pulses and cereals and the manufacture of gur and khandsari are examples of village industries. Some other examples of village industries are handloom, cane and bamboo baskets and other products, coir-making, shoe-making, pottery and leather tanning.


Handicraft industries:
Handicraft industries include a large number of crafts backed by centuries of experience and skill. These products are mainly produced for markets outside of the villages, in large cities and for international market. Wood carving, inlay lacquer work, decorative furniture, metalware like bidri and filigree, artistic items made from horns and bones are examples of this industry.