Some iron and steel plants have been planned along the weste

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Some iron and steel plants have been planned along the western coast of India.

What is the major reason for this locational shift in this industry?

47th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2005

[Minerals, Energy, Industry, Transport & Tourism]

Increased nuclear power generation in the Western Coastal region

The occurrence of high-grade iron ore deposits in Goa and parts of Madhya Pradesh and the comparative ease of exporting steel from here.

The decline in international demand for Indian iron ore from the Western coastal region.

Adoption of sponge from technology

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