Question
Why is the sugar industry shifting towards southern India? Mention the reasons.
Solution
The sugar industry is shifting towards southern India i.e., Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh in peninsular India for the following reasons:
1. The yield per hectare of sugarcane is high is southern India.
2. The sucrose content in sugarcane is high in southern India as compared to that in northern India.
3. The southern states have installed new mills where productivity is high and cost of production is low.
4. Climatic conditions are ideal in southern states.
5. The cooperative movements has helped to install new mills in these areas.
