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Mention two major centres of the cement industry in India.
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Solution
Two major centres of the cement industry in India are:
- Madhya Pradesh: It is the leading cement-producing state with about 23 cement plants. Main centres include Satna, Kymore, Katni, Maihar, Mandhar, Gopalnagar, Akaltara, Jamul, Banmore, and Tilda.
- Andhra Pradesh: The second-largest cement-producing state with several plants, including Peddapalli (the biggest plant), Krishna, Cementnagar, Vijaywada, Panyon, Macheria, Mancherial, Tandur, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Nadikundi, Erranguntla, and Yerranguntala, along with numerous mini plants.
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