Answer: Foot loose industries are industries that are not tied to any particular location and can be set up almost anywhere.
- They use light, small-sized raw materials or components, so raw materials do not decide their location.
- Their products are light and of high value, so transport cost is a small part of total cost.
- They are not polluting, need less power, and employ a small, skilled workforce.
- They are usually located near cities, along highways, or in industrial estates and IT parks, where skilled labour, market and good connectivity are available.
- Examples: electronics, computer hardware and software, watches, mobile phones, diamond cutting and jewellery.
They help to spread industries to new areas and reduce regional imbalance.
