Question

Why are non-geographical factors more important now-a-days in the location of industries? Give three reasons with suitable examples.

Answer 1

1. Development of Transport and Communication: Modern transport and digital communication reduce the dependency on location near raw materials or markets.
   • Example: IT companies like Infosys and TCS are located in cities like Bengaluru and Hyderabad, which are not near raw material sources.
2. Availability of Skilled Labour and Technology: Industries now prefer locations with skilled manpower and technical know-how rather than just physical factors.
   • Example: Electronics and automobile industries have grown in Pune due to the availability of engineers and technical institutions.
3. Government Policies and Infrastructure: Incentives like tax holidays, SEZs, and industrial parks influence industrial location more than natural factors.
   • Example: The Noida-Greater Noida region developed rapidly due to supportive government policies and planned infrastructure.