1.4.4. Zinc

Zinc is a mixed ore containing lead and zinc and is mainly used for alloying and manufacturing galvanized sheets. It is also used for dry batteries, white pigments, electrodes, textiles etc. Known reserves of zinc in India are very limited. More than 99% of zinc in India is produced in Zawar area in Udaipur district of Rajasthan. Most of the industrial needs are met via imports from Zaire, Canada, Australia and Russia.