What are foot loose industries? Explain …

Foot loose industries are these industries that are not dependent on any specific raw material. Raw material can be imported from any part of the world. They employ few but highly skilled people. Transport is required for the development of foot loose industries. Generally, these industries do not cause any pollution. Manufacture of computer chip industry is one example of 'foot loose industries'.

(i) Foot loose industries can be located in a wide variety of places. They are not dependent on any specific raw material, weight losing or otherwise.

(ii) They largely depend on component parts which can be obtained anywhere. The important factor in their location is accessibility by road network.
 

(iii) They produce in small quantity and also employ a small labour force. These are generally not polluting industries.