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Mining is one of the principal source of Goa's industrial and trade development
and offers considerable scope for employment. Mineral resources are an
asset of Goa and iron ore is a leading commodity. Other minerals include
manganese ore and ferro-manganese ore which are produced and exported,
but iron ore occupies the pride of place in Goa's economy. Some of the
most productive and important mines are located in the northern and eastern
parts of Goa.
There are units manufacturing a variety of items like
pesticides, fertilizers, tyres and tubes, iron ore pellets, foot wear,
chemicals, pharmaceuticals, sugar, wheat products, steel rolling, fruits
and fish canning, cashew nuts, textiles, brewery products etc. There are
handicrafts units mainly engaged in the manufacture of wood, crafts, brass,
pottery, handloom, leather and bamboo crafts etc.
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