6. Manufacturing Industries
Manufacturing industries are central to economic development, aiding agriculture and providing jobs while processing raw materials into finished products. The sector is classified based on various criteria, including the source of raw materials and ownership. Recent developments highlight the significance of industries like textiles, chemicals, and automobile manufacturing in the context of globalization and environmental challenges.
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What we have learnt
- Manufacturing transforms raw materials into valuable products, playing a crucial role in economic empowerment.
- Industrial classification aids in better understanding of manufacturing processes.
- Environmental degradation from industries necessitates sustainable practices and interventions.
Key Concepts
- -- Manufacturing
- The process of producing goods by transforming raw materials into finished products.
- -- Agrobased industries
- Industries that utilize agricultural products as their raw materials.
- -- Mineralbased industries
- Industries that use minerals and metals as raw materials for manufacturing.
- -- Basic industries
- Industries that supply raw materials to other industries, such as iron and steel.
- -- Environmental pollution
- The contamination of the environment by harmful substances produced by industrial activities.
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