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Industrial Corridors in India

Industrial Corridors in India: Significance, Identification, and Main Characteristics

Introduction Industrial corridors are strategically planned zones aimed at promoting industrial development, improving connectivity, and fostering economic growth in a region. They are usually long stretches of infrastructure development that include transportation networks, industrial clusters, logistics hubs, and urban settlements. India, as one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, has recognized the need to…

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Regional Resource-Based Manufacturing and Employment in India

Regional Resource-Based Manufacturing and Employment in India

Introduction Employment generation remains a central concern for India’s economic growth. Despite rapid GDP growth, India faces challenges of unemployment, underemployment, and regional economic disparities. According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2021–22, the unemployment rate in India was around 7–8%, with rural areas facing disguised unemployment in agriculture and urban areas struggling with…

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Regional Distribution of the Iron and Steel Industry in India: Key Factors and Industrial Hubs

Introduction The iron and steel industry is one of the most significant sectors in India’s industrial landscape. It forms the backbone of economic development, providing raw materials for infrastructure, transportation, and manufacturing. The industry is primarily concentrated in specific regions due to the availability of raw materials, proximity to markets, labor supply, and favorable government…

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