Cement the
binding substance
India being the second largest producer of
cement also relies a lot on the cement industry in today’s time. Cement
industry plays an essential role in the growth and development of India. Cement
as a substance is the binding substance needed while building something. Cement
in itself is very important. The cement industry gives employment to millions
of people in India, from labourers to top engineers all somewhere are dependent
on the cement industry for their income.
India has a lot of potential of growing in
the infrastructure and construction sector which is beneficial for the cement
industry.
A lot of development in terms of factories,
plants and housing facilities is seen in our country. As it is a developing
nation; rise in population has seen an increase in demands for jobs and
educations which in return has led to a rise in the construction of schools and
companies. According to the recent analysis, there are about 188 large plants
and 365 small plants in India; most of them located in Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu
and Andhra Pradesh.
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Cement demand in India is expected to
increase with the upcoming government projects. India’s cement demand is likely
to reach 600 million tonnes per annum by 2025. That day is not very far off when
India from being the second will become the largest producer of cement.
There are various types of cement in India
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Rapid hardening cement: used
mainly for concrete work
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Quick setting cement: used in
works to be completed in very short period
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Low heat cement: it is mainly
used in construction on dams
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Sulphates resisting cement: it
is used in construction exposed to severe sulphate action.
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White cement: it is quite
expensive and used for architectural purposes
·
Coloured cement: basically used
for decorative works on floors
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Portland pozzolona cement: this
cement is used for large construction works
But the most common cement that is used
them most is Portland cement. It is the lowest cost material used in
construction. Ordinary Portland cement is the most common type of Portland
cement used. It is used for wide range of applications.
If you are planning to get a house
constructed, then buy cement from a trusted cement supplier in your town. Cement suppliers at times sell the
product at a higher price, so do check the price and then buy the cement and
make sure the cement you are buying is not adulterated. Adulteration has become
very common these days.
Most o f the cement companies are
manufacturing cement since 1947 and even before that. There are many famous companies located in
UP, MADHYA PRADESH, ORISSA AND RAJASTHAN with their plants spread all over
India. With such companies and with the growing demand of cement both directly
and indirectly will help our nation to prosper. These cement plants are usually
located on the outskirts of the city, this is done in keeping the environment
hazards that these factories can cause.
