Question

Identify one industrial cluster from Northern India. State two reasons for its growth.

Answer 1

Delhi–Meerut Industrial Region from Northern India. Two reasons for its growth are:

1. Availability of hydro-electricity from the Bhakra-Nangal complex and thermal power from Harduaganj, Faridabad, and Panipat which support the energy needs of industries.
2. The region has developed light and market-oriented industries due to its proximity to the large market of Delhi, with diverse industries including sugar, agricultural implements, vanaspati, textile, glass, chemicals, engineering, paper, electronics, and cycle industries. The presence of well-developed transportation and communication networks also supports industrial growth in this region.