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What was the original name of Jamshedpur in 1907?
What was the original name of Jamshedpur in 1907?
Which river is near Jamshedpur?
Which river is near Jamshedpur?
What raw materials were essential for TISCO to manufacture steel?
What raw materials were essential for TISCO to manufacture steel?
From which regions did laborers migrate to work in the industrial areas around Jamshedpur?
From which regions did laborers migrate to work in the industrial areas around Jamshedpur?
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What was the significance of the Bengal-Nagpur railway line for TISCO?
What was the significance of the Bengal-Nagpur railway line for TISCO?
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What is a notable industrial plant located in Jamshedpur aside from TISCO?
What is a notable industrial plant located in Jamshedpur aside from TISCO?
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Why was the establishment of TISCO significant for India's industrialization?
Why was the establishment of TISCO significant for India's industrialization?
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What year was the first cotton textile mill established in Ahmedabad?
What year was the first cotton textile mill established in Ahmedabad?
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What was the primary raw material supplied to the textile mills in Ahmedabad?
What was the primary raw material supplied to the textile mills in Ahmedabad?
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Which factor significantly contributed to Ahmedabad being termed the ‘Manchester of India’?
Which factor significantly contributed to Ahmedabad being termed the ‘Manchester of India’?
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How did the climate of Gujarat benefit the textile mills?
How did the climate of Gujarat benefit the textile mills?
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What role did the railway line and the port play for the textile mills in Ahmedabad?
What role did the railway line and the port play for the textile mills in Ahmedabad?
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What government action in Bengaluru significantly supported the IT industry’s growth?
What government action in Bengaluru significantly supported the IT industry’s growth?
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What feature of Bengaluru’s environment is particularly conducive to the production of electronic items?
What feature of Bengaluru’s environment is particularly conducive to the production of electronic items?
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Which of the following best describes the current status of Bengaluru in India?
Which of the following best describes the current status of Bengaluru in India?
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What was a significant factor in the labor supply for the textile mills in Ahmedabad?
What was a significant factor in the labor supply for the textile mills in Ahmedabad?
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Jamshedpur
Jamshedpur
An industrial city in India, originally named Sakchi, established in 1907.
Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO)
Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO)
The first iron and steel plant in India founded by Jamshedji Tata in Sakchi.
Bengal-Nagpur Railway Line
Bengal-Nagpur Railway Line
A crucial railway that connected Calcutta’s ports to Jamshedpur.
Labour Migration
Labour Migration
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Raw Materials for Steel
Raw Materials for Steel
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Industrialization in India
Industrialization in India
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Ahmedabad's Cotton Industry
Ahmedabad's Cotton Industry
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Importance of Location
Importance of Location
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Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad
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Manchester of India
Manchester of India
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Cotton cultivation
Cotton cultivation
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Railway and port
Railway and port
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Climate of Gujarat
Climate of Gujarat
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Labor supply
Labor supply
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Bengaluru
Bengaluru
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Dust-free environment
Dust-free environment
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Study Notes
Jamshedpur
- Jamshedpur, previously Sakchi, was near the Kalimati River in 1907.
- It was a bustling part of the British Empire during that time.
- Workers from various Indian states (Bihar, Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala) migrated there for work.
- This migration was facilitated by financial support from British and Indian companies.
- Sakchi's location (32 km from Kalimati railway station) was strategic, near iron ore, coal, and manganese deposits vital for steel production. It was connected to Calcutta's ports by the Bengal-Nagpur line.
- Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO) was established in Sakchi in 1907, becoming the only Iron and Steel plant in India before independence.
- Jamshedpur now has expanded to include other industries like chemicals, locomotive parts, and agricultural equipment, making it a key industrial hub in India.
- This region's iron and steel industry is crucial for India's industrial growth.
Ahmedabad
- Ahmedabad's first cotton textile mill was established in 1859 near the Sabarmati River.
- Multiple mills quickly followed due to its location on a railway line and close proximity to a port.
- The mills' raw material—cotton—was readily available from the black soil regions of Gujarat and Maharashtra.
- Gujarat's climate supported cotton spinning and weaving activities
- Ahmedabad's location meant the mills could export their finished products to the global market, including the European front during world wars.
- Labour from various regions of India, including skilled and semi-skilled workers, populated the mills.
- The city developed into the "Manchester of India" owing to its textile industry.
Bengaluru
- Bengaluru has a high concentration of educational institutions and IT colleges.
- Graduates from these institutions often pursue careers in Bengaluru's booming IT sector.
- The Karnataka government has supported the IT industry's growth since 1992.
- Bengaluru's development as a commercial hub led to its rise as a major metropolitan city in India.
- The city's extensive transportation network (roads) connect it to important financial and commercial centers globally.
- Bengaluru boasts a pleasant, dust-free climate, which is beneficial for manufacturing electronics and software, supporting its technological development.
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Explore the industrial evolution of Jamshedpur, from its beginnings as Sakchi to its significance as a major industrial hub in India. Learn about the strategic location that facilitated the growth of the Tata Iron and Steel Company and the diverse industries that now thrive in the region. Discover how this city played a pivotal role in India's industrial development.
