- Known as golden fiber.
- Natural renewable and biodegradable fiber.
- Mostly located in Brahmaputra valley, West Bengal terai region and east coast areas.
- Humid climate, abundant water and coal as source of energy are required.
REASONS FOR HIGH CONCENTRATION OF JUTE MILLS IN HUGLI BASIN
- Proximity to raw material- Ganga – Brahmaputra delta grows about 73% of India’s jute.
- Proximity to energy sources – Raniganj coalfields are nearby.
- Good transportation network – road, rails and waterways
- Humid climate – good for spinning and weaving.
- Proximity to port – Kolkata port provides easy export – import.
- High demand – due to high population density in west Bengal-Bihar-UP areas.
- Capital availability – presence of capitalistic class and financial services due to banks.
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