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New Delhi: The results of the annual survey of industries recently released by the National Statistical Organization (NSO) show that among the total 29 major industrial groups included in the annual survey of industries, food products have the highest number of 40,058 factories in the financial year. 2023.
This sector provides maximum employment to 21 lakh people in the organized manufacturing sector. Food products include preservation and processing of crustaceans, fruits, vegetables, dairy products.
Factories operating in second place belong to the 'Other non-metallic mineral products' industry group. There are 29,321 factories operating in the region, which make lead products and other non-metallic mineral products.
The data also shows that the number of factories operating in the organized manufacturing sector has increased from 2,49,987 in FY 2022 to 2,53,334 in FY 2023.
However, if we look at it in terms of gross value added, the 'Basic Metal' group will have the highest gross value added of Rs in FY2023. Rs 2.06 lakh crore, which includes iron and steel manufacturing, casting.
This is followed by the chemicals and chemical products group, which includes the production of basic chemicals, fertilizers, plastics, synthetic rubber, man-made fibers and others.