Explain the factors responsible for localisation of jute textile mills

1.	Explain the factors responsible for localisation of jute textile mills mainly on the banks of the river Hugli.
Answer» Factors for the concentration of jute mills in West Bengal: (i) Proximity of the jute producing areas. (ii) Inexpensive water transport. (iii) Abundant water. (iv) Cheap and skilled labour. (v) Port facilities (vi) Kolkata as a large urban centre provides banking and insurance facilities.

Explain the factors responsible for localisation of jute textile mills mainly on the banks of the river Hugli.

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Factors for the concentration of jute mills in West Bengal:

(i) Proximity of the jute producing areas.

(ii) Inexpensive water transport.

(iii) Abundant water.

(iv) Cheap and skilled labour.

(v) Port facilities

(vi) Kolkata as a large urban centre provides banking and insurance facilities.