Which are manufacturing industries?

Toys , utensils, clothes , gadgets, watches, timepieces and the list is endless. The modern day marketplace is full of a huge number of vibrant and captivating products catering to the needs of diverse customers. Now the question is where do these products come from? One simple word that answers all the queries is “ Industries” or more elaborately ‘Manufacturing Industries’. The chapter focuses on establishing the meaning and the importance of the manufacturing sector and its contribution to the economy. 

Explores the domains of the manufacturing sector, distribution of industries, types of industries and the factors affecting their location.The hazards of Industrial Pollution and the ways to mitigate it have been well discussed in the chapter. Apart from the development aspect, it is also important to address the environmental concerns. The chapter focuses on finding solutions to the environmental concerns and developing a sustainable development approach.