Classification of Industries by Resource Base

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πŸ“– Quick summary

Industries classified by resource base: agro-based (textiles, sugar), mineral-based (iron & steel, cement), forest-based (paper, timber), fuel-based (petrochemicals, thermal power), and manpower-based (IT/ITeS) β€” each locating differently depending on whether a physical resource or labour pool drives it.

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πŸ’‘ Key Facts

  • 5 categories: agro, mineral, forest, fuel, manpower-based.
  • Bulky raw material β†’ locates near source; labour-driven β†’ locates near skilled workforce.

πŸ”– 60-Second Revision

  • A different lens than industrial belts β€” grouped by input resource, not geography.

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