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Manufacturing Industries (Agro-Based) — Question 11

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Question 3(c)

State any three problems faced by the cotton industry in India.

Answer

Three problems faced by the cotton industry in India are-

  1. Shortage of Raw Material — There is a shortage of raw material, particularly of long staple cotton.
  2. Shortage of Power — The mills are facing acute shortage of power. This leads to loss of man hours, low productivity and loss in the mills.
  3. Sick Industrial Units — The industry faces constant threat of sickness and consequent closure. These sick units require heavy financial investments for replacement and modernisation purposes.