Explain factors that are responsible for the location of the ‘jute mills’

• Manufacturing Industries (C10)

Explain any five factors that are responsible for the location of the ‘jute mills’ mainly along the banks of the ‘Hugli River’.

Answer

Factors responsible for the location of the Jute mills in Hugli Basin:

1. Proximity of Jute producing areas.

2. Inexpensive water transport supported by a good network.

3. Water transport is supported by good network railways and roadways.

4. Abundant water for processing raw jute.

5. Availability of cheap labour.

6. Kolkata port facility is available.

7. Insurance, banking facilities are also available.