1. Definition:) production of goods in a large quantity by processing raw materials to more valuable products is known as manufacturing
1.1. ex. i)Paper is manufactured from wood.
1.2. ii) Sugar from sugarcane.
1.3. iii) Iron and steel from iron ore.
1.4. iv) Aluminium from bauxite.
2. Agglomeration economies
2.1. Many Industries tend to come together to make use of advantages offered by urban centres
3. Agriculture and industry move hand in hand
3.1. ¤ Agriculture gives raw material ¤ In other side industry gives us tools, fertilizers and machinery
4. Importance of manufacturing
4.1. #2. Industrial Development helps in removal of unemployed and poverty.
4.2. #1. Manufacturing is reduces the heavy dependence of people on agricultural income by providing them jobs in secondary and tertiary sector.
4.3. #3. Export of manufactured goods expands trade and Commerce.
4.4. #4. Prosperity of country through higher value of finished goods.
5. Factors affecting industrial location
5.1. ¤ Availability of raw materials. ¤ Skilled labour. ¤ Capital for investment. ¤ Availability of strong power station. ¤ Means of communication and transportation. ¤ Availability of market. ¤ Govt. policies.
