Question

sugar industry located in Maharashtra. why?write five factors by giving five key words.

............ Priyanshu

Answer 1

Sugar industry in India is based on sugarcane which is a heavy, low value, weight losing and perishable raw material. Sugarcane cannot be stored for long as the loss of sucrose content is inevitable. Besides, it cannot be transported over long distances because any increase in transportation cost would raise the cost of production and the sugarcane may dry up on the way.

It is estimated that 50 per cent cost of production is accounted for by sugarcane alone. Normally, it requires about 100 tonnes of sugarcane to produce 10-12 tonnes of sugar. Even today most of sugarcane is transported with the help of bullock carts and cannot be carried beyond 20-25 km.

The introduction of tractor- trolleys, trucks and even railway wagon have increased the distance covered by sugarcane to 70-75 kms. beyond which the transportation cost would increase exorbitantly. Therefore, the sugar industry is established in areas of sugarcane cultivation

Answer 2

Maharashtra is near to sugar producing areas  and transport charge is reduced.
Sugar industry in India is based on sugarcane which is a heavy, low value, weight losing and perishable raw material. Sugarcane cannot be stored for long as the loss of sucrose content is inevitable. Besides, it cannot be transported over long distances because any increase in transportation cost would raise the cost of production and the sugarcane may dry up on the way.
in Maharashtra climate is humid it ensures long crushing season 
co operatives are more successful in south
south has better transport system 
sugarcane produced in south has more sucrose init .