The cotton textile industries have been recently shifted to Ahmedabad from Mumbai because of the following reasons: Cost of the land in Mumbai has risen sky-high, so none dares to open new textile mills or expand old ones in that city. Ahmedabad is comparatively much cheaper.

What are the reasons for the growth of cotton textiles mills in Ahmedabad over Mumbai?

(i) Availability of raw material: Mumbai and Ahmedabad are the regions where we see large production of cotton resulting in regular supply of raw material to the industry. (ii) Moist climate: These regions are gifted with moist climate which provides favourable condition for the growth of cotton.

Why the cotton textile mills are localized in Maharashtra and Gujarat 1?

Both Maharashtra and Gujarat states are coastal states having moist climate. Port facilities in Maharashtra and Gujarat led to concentration of cotton textile industry. Machinery and good quality of cotton was accessible with the help of ports.

Why Is Ahmedabad a good Centre for cotton textiles?

Ahmedabad is the largest center of cotton textiles in Gujarat and the second-largest center after Mumbai. Ahmedabad lies near the main cotton-growing region of India and there is no problem of getting raw material. Climate is humid and is suitable for this industry. Even the mills produce cheap cloth.

Why cotton industry is concentrated in Mumbai?

Maharashtra and Gujarat were the major producers of cotton. The moist climate of both the states suited the temperature that is required for the cotton industries (the cotton threads tend to break in dry climate while they rarely break in moist and humid climate).

What are the three main problems confronted by the cotton textile industry in India?

Three problems faced by the Cotton textile indusrty in India are:

• (i) Erratic power supply and outdated machinery.
• (ii) Low output of labour is low because the machinery is outdated. Particularly in the weaving and processing sectors, the machinery needs to be upgraded.
• (iii) Competition from synthetic fibers.

Why is cotton textile industry the largest industry in India today give any three reasons?

The cotton textile industry largest in india because: This industry has a close links with agriculture and provides a living to farmers,cotton boll pluckers and workers engaged in ginning, spinning, weaving and dyeing. India is one of the largest produer of cotton in the world.

Why is the cotton industry growing in Ahmedabad?

The black soil of Western India is favourable for cotton Cultivation. Ahmedabad has witnessed growth of large number of Cotton Textile Industries in recent years. The reasons are cited below : Ahmedabad is situated on the bank of the river Sabarmati and it gets water from it which is used for dying thread.

Where does the cotton textile industry have the largest concentration?

Give reasons – Studyrankersonline “The cotton textile industry has the largest concentration in and around Mumbai (Maharashtra) and Ahmedabad (Gujarat)”. Give reasons “The cotton textile industry has the largest concentration in and around Mumbai (Maharashtra) and Ahmedabad (Gujarat)”.

Where did the textile industry shift to in India?

Industry shifted towards Surat-Khambhat region of Gujarat. Cheap Cotton from its colonies (India, Egypt). Later Manchester Ship Canal was developed to turn Manchester itself into a port. Streams from Pennine hills=soft water for dying bleaching.

What are the geography factors of the textile industry?

Include parts of Texas and California. Proximity to Boston and New York= ports and domestic market. large cotton growing areas: US cotton belt is 1200+kms broad and 4000+kms wide. slave labor during colonial era helped in growth. Today farming is mechanized=lack of labor doesn’t create much problem.