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Why is Kota considered an industrial centre of Rajasthan?

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Map highlighting the Indian state of Rajasthan in orange, located in the northwest of India with its capital Jaipur marked. Surrounding countries including Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka are shown, along with major bodies of water such as the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. — Rajasthan Rajasthan, India.

Kota is considered a major industrial centre and the industrial capital of Rajasthan primarily due to the availability of electric power generated by the nearby Jawahar Sagar (Kota) Dam, which is part of the multipurpose Chambal Valley Project.12

This reliable energy supply has supported the growth of a diverse range of manufacturing sectors. Key industries in the city include:

Manufacturing and Chemicals: Plants for the production of calcium carbide, caustic soda, rayon tire cord, nylon, and precision instruments.12
Processing and Mills: Facilities for oilseed, textile, paper, cotton, and bone milling.1
Industrial Goods: Factories producing electric cables, rubber, strawboard, and matches, as well as a local distillery.1

It is important to note that the city of Kota in Rajasthan is distinct from the Kota people, an indigenous group residing in the Nilgiri Hills of southern India.13