Industry Part-II

The Kanchipuram silk saree is known for its rich and intricate designs. These sarees are worn as bridal and special occasion saris by women in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. Chanderi is a town in the Ashoknagar district of Madhya Pradesh.

The Chanderi saree is known for its lightweight texture and delicate embroidery. The most common motif in Chanderi is the ashrafi or the coin motif. Chanderi is located on the Betwa River and is surrounded by hills. Attractions in Chanderi include Badl Mahal Chanderi, Raja Rani Mahal, and Kati Ghati.

The Banarasi silk sarees and brocades received Gl status due to their intricate designs and association with the Varanasi region, while the Tirupati Laddu is recognized for its unique recipe and origin at the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Andhra.

Geographical Indications (Gl tags) are signs used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess distinctive qualities, reputation, or characteristics attributable to that place of origin.

Gl tags serve as intellectual property rights that identify a product's unique geographical source, providing legal protection and preventing unauthorised use.

In India, the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, of 1999 governs the registration and protection of Gls.

These tags play a crucial role in promoting and safeguarding the unique products and traditional knowledge of various regions, contributing to rural development, preserving cultural heritage, and enhancing the marketability of Indian products in the global market.

Automobile Industry comprises all the automobile vehicles including Passenger Vehicles, Commercial Vehicles, Three Wheelers, Two Wheelers and Quadricycles.

India's Automotive Market was valued at USD 100 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 160 billion in 2027, registering a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1% over the forecast period (2022-2027).

India is the 4th largest producer of Automobiles in the world, with an average annual production of more than 4 million motor vehicles.

India is the largest tractor manufacturer, second-largest bus manufacturer, and third largest heavy trucks manufacturer in the world. The Electric Vehicle (EV) market is estimated to reach Rs. 50,000 crore (USD 7.09 billion) in India by 2025.

• Share in Gross Domestic Product (GDP): 7.1%.
• Share in India's exports: 4.7%.

Granite Polishing Industry of Jharkhand State Minerals Development Corporation is located at Tupudana (Ranchi). Bishrampur Graphite project is located in Palamu.

The wood is debarked, chipped, and processed in a mechanical pulp mill. The pulp is not chemically treated to remove lignin, which is a substance that darkens when exposed to sunlight and oxygen.

Newsprint is used to make newspapers, magazines, supplements, directories, and educational materials. Newsprint can be dyed in colors like green, blue, pink, yellow, orange, or salmon

Fertilizer is a chemical product either mined or manufactured material containing one or more essential plant nutrients that are immediately or potentially available in sufficiently good amounts.

Fertilizers have played an essential role in agricultural production, providing vital nutrients for crops, increasing demands over the years. As an agrarian country, India is home to numerous small and marginal farmers and is often plagued by low productivity and low quality.

Crops are mainly rain-fed and cultivated on a single piece of land over time, decreasing soil fertility in many regions. Thereby, increasing quantities of nitrogen fertilizers have been used in the country.

India's domestic fertilizer production does not meet its full demand, creating a dependency on imports. As per the 2023 Standing Committee of Parliament report:

• Urea: 20% of the domestic requirement is imported.
• Diammonium Phosphate (DAP): 50-60% of the demand is met through imports.
• Muriate of Potash (MOP): 100% dependency on imports.

The report stresses a need for self-reliance in fertilizer production to stabilize supplies.