Why are sugar mills concentrated in sugarcane producing areas? Explain any three problems faced by sugar industry in India.
Answer:
Sugar industries are concentrated in the sugarcane producing areas:
- The raw material used in the sugar mills, that sugarcane is bulky.
- In haulage, its sucrose content reduces.
Challenges:
- Seasonal nature of the industry.
- Old and inefficient methods of production.
- Transport delays in reaching cane to the mills.
- Need to maximize the use of bagasse.