Cement is necessary for the construction of buildings factories roads and dams. That is why the industry has special importance.
It is a heavy industry. Heavy raw materials for this industry, limestone, silica, Alumina, Gypsum etc. are required.
Therefore, it is installed near the raw material, coal an power are other requirements of this industry.
The first cement plant in India was established in 1904 in Chennai had gone. After independence, this industry expanded rapidly.
Today, There are 159 big and more than 332 small cement plants established in the country. Their total annual production capacity are prepared India.
Indian cement is also excellent in quality. Therefore, it is in great demand in the countries of Southeast Asia.
