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Origin and Statements
Origin and Statements
In 1903, the first Indian sugar industry or mill was started in Bihar. The total production of sugar is increasing day by day.
In 1903, the first Indian sugar industry or mill was started in Bihar. The total production of sugar is increasing day by day.
In fact, India stands as the second largest exporter of sugar. It covers an area of 3 million hectares and occupies first place in the production of gur and khandsari.
In fact, India stands as the second largest exporter of sugar. It covers an area of 3 million hectares and occupies first place in the production of gur and khandsari.
Most of the sugar mills or industries are located within the upper and middle Ganga Plain. The maximum number of sugar industries are situated in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana and Kerala, Rajasthan and Orissa, etc.Â
Challenges Faced by the Sugar Industry
Challenges Faced by the Sugar Industry
Seasonal Nature Of the Industry (December to March is the period of harvesting)
Old and inefficient methods of production
Transport delay in reaching cane to the factories and the need to maximize the use of baggase (the remains after sugar is extracted is called baggase.)
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