There is a tendency in sugar industry to shift towards south in India! Give arguments in favour of this statement.
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In recent years, there is a tendency for the mills to shift and concentrate in the southern and western states of India, especially in Maharashtra. This is because the cane produced in here has a higher sucrose content. The cooler climate ensures a longer crushing season. . Along with Maharashtra, the other important sugar producers of South India are Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamilnadu.
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Reasons are: These states have better climatic conditions for growing sugarcane. The sugarcane produced here has a higher sucrose
Long crushing season in south. In North India, it lasts from November to February (4 months); while in South it lasts from October to May or even June (nearly 8 months)
The mills in peninsular India are larger. Though Uttar Pradesh has more sugar mills than Maharashtra yet Maharashtra’s sugar mills are larger in size & Capacity. Further, the mills in cooperative sector in south are better managed.
Sugarcane industry is a seasonal industry so it is generally done by cooperatives. Cooperatives in these areas are more successful.
more sugarcane feilds :With over 11 per cent of the production and over 8 per cent of the area, Karnataka is the third largest sugarcane producing state of India. Most of the sugarcane is grown with the help of irrigation. Belgaum, Mandya, Mysore, Bijapur, Shimoga and Chitradurga are important producing districts
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