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Provide an overview of the geographical distribution of the sugar industry in India. Additionally, explain the factors contributing to the shift of the sugar industry from northern to southern India. (Answer in 200 words)
India is the 2nd largest producer of sugar in the world. Sugar industry is 2nd largest employer only after cotton textile industry employing more than 2.86 lakh people in the country. Sugar industries are located within 70-75 km range of farms as sugarcane is heavy, low-value, weight-losing, and perRead more
India is the 2nd largest producer of sugar in the world. Sugar industry is 2nd largest employer only after cotton textile industry employing more than 2.86 lakh people in the country.
Sugar industries are located within 70-75 km range of farms as sugarcane is heavy, low-value, weight-losing, and perishable raw material, rapidly loses sucrose content and thus needs an efficient transport system from farms to mills.
Primarily two major areas of Concentration
Shift in sugar industry from North to South
Previously North India used to produce ~90% of India’s sugar which has now reduced to 35-40% because:
There is a need to modernize mills and achieve economies of scale by scaling their sizes and addressing regional imbalances in sugar mill distribution in India.
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