Question

Describe the factors encouraging the cotton textile industry in Mumbai.

Answer 1

Mumbai in Maharashtra is the leading cotton textile center and it is called the “Manchester of India”.
The following factors favour the cotton industries in Mumbai:

1. Location of port facilities for the export of finished goods.
2. Well connected to rail and road links with the cotton-growing area.
3. The humid coastal climate favours yarning.
4. Availability of capital goods and finance.
5. Availability of manpower.