Present Location of Iron and Steel Industries Away from Raw Material Sources: An Analysis
Introduction Iron and steel industries are fundamental to industrial development, forming the backbone of infrastructure, transportation, construction, and defense sectors. Traditionally, these industries were established close to raw material sources—iron ore and coal—because transportation was expensive and infrastructure limited. Classic examples include the Bhilai Steel Plant (Chhattisgarh) and Rourkela Steel Plant (Odisha), located near iron…
