(i) The location of this industry is governed by its close proximity to raw material because due to the bulky nature of the raw material and the large quantities in which they are needed, a high cost of transportation is involved. (ii) This industry is not found in Western India because of unavailability of raw material. (iii) Most of the Iron and Steel plants are public sector undertakings because it requires large capital investment, machinery and needs research facilities. (iv) Since mini Steel plants are smaller in size, they can be conveniently located in industrial towns to meet the special Steel requirements, this reduces transport cost. It utilises scrap iron from big Steel plant as raw material and thus help in recycling and does not need huge capital investment.