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Why is the iron and steel industry located in peninsular India only: 

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Iron and steel industry is mainly located in peninsular India for the following reason. 

a) Neamess of raw materials: Large quantities of raw materials are needed for iron and steel quantities in peninsular India. 

b) Power resources: coal, oil and water power are available in peninsular India. 

c) Skilled labour: Cheap and skilled labour is available .it can be also had from Bihar Orissa, West Bengal and M.P. Besides skilled labour is also locally available. 

d) Nearness to market: besides large indigenous market, port facilities are available for the export of iron and steel manufactured goods. 

e) Early start : there was an early start of this industry in the peninsular India. Hence it picked up momentum there. 

f) Climate for this industry in peninsular India is suitable. 



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