Describe the critical factors for location of defense industries and suggest measures to overcome the challenges. (10 marks, 150 words)
Introduction
Recent proposal of Defence Procurement Plan highlights stress of government to indigenise defence production in India.
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Main Body
Critical factors for its location:
(A) Security: most important as critical infra of country
(B) Raw material: needs to be closer to RM location for regular supply
(C) Labour: need of skilled labour to area where same available.
(D) Land: need huge space and thus need cheap land.
(E) Govt. policy: Defence industrial zones, etc. can change location.
(F) Market: if exporting then near ports, etc.
Lack skilled labour
Amateur
deci base. ─Challenges for low private investment
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High dependence on C20%
Impact (2nd largest)
Measures to overcome:
- Clear identification of critical factors (A, B, C, D)
- Logical organization
- Links to government policy
Harsh Lodha
Distribution of Key Natural Resources and Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Sectors
Location factors for industries
Defence industries location
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Academic, structured
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