Question 16GS1GS1

What are the geographical and economic factors that influence the location of the sugar industry, and how do they contribute to the growth of the industry in India and different parts of the world?

Introduction

Recently, India surpassed Brazil as the largest sugar manufacturer in the world. Sugar industry is a major agro-allied sector in India.

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Geographical factors:

1. Water availability is prime factor for sugar cane industry (which influence sugar industry location as it is weight-losing crop)

2. Presence in Dark region, Tarai region, Krishna-Godavari belt and coastal regions

3. Temperate conditions not suitable for higher sucrose creation. There must shift to tropical region in South India

Economic factors:

1. Presence of cooperatives play a major role in sugar industry (e.g.: in Maharashtra region)

2. Urea availability of labour is important factor for sugar mills (in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra)

3. Coastal regions (like Andhra Pradesh and Odisha) provide port connectivity

4. Inland waterways help to transport

5. Government policies (especially state support) is important for credit availability & learner remuneration (beyond FRP)

6. External controls on sector like FRP - one sugar mill in one sq.km area

These factors are also present in Brazil, China which are important sugar producers.

Contribute to growth of industry:

1. Sugar is used as raw material in food-processing industry

2. B-Molasses (sugarcane not extracted completely) can be diverted to ethanol production units

3. They contribute to development of ancillary industries that provide inputs like machines for sugar mills

Given the importance of the industry, Government should adopt Kacchi Ranger report which aims to freshen liberalize the sector.

— Shoham Teberiwal · AIR 77

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Diagram

Map of India showing sugar cane distribution and sugar industry locations across various regions

Identified key geographical factors
Mentioned regional distribution
Linked climate to production
Comprehensive economic analysis
Linked to industrial development
Mentioned policy recommendations
Discussed value addition

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Shoham Teberiwal

AIR 772023

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Topic

Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world

Factors responsible for location of industries

Sugar industry location and growth factors

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230

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analytical with policy recommendations

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(a) Mrs. Y (59 years) receives Rs. 7,90,000 as basic pay and Rs. 1,18,000 as bonus during the previous year 2023-24. Besides, she gets Rs. 52,000 as Dearness Allowance (forming part of salary) and 4 percent commission on turnover achieved by her. During the year, turnover achieved by her is Rs. 90 lakh. The employer contributes Rs. 2,24,240 towards recognised provident fund. The amount of interest credited to provident fund on 30 November, 2023 at the rate of 10 percent comes to Rs. 40,000. She also gets child education allowance of Rs. 450 per month (for daughter) and Rs. 80 per month (for son). Cost of education is approximately Rs. 1,80,000 for two children (out of which Rs. 1,10,000 is tuition fees paid by Mrs. Y). The employer company provides 1800 cc car to her for official and private purpose and incurs the entire expenditure on running and maintenance of the car. Personal use of the car as per log book is approximately 65 percent. With effect from 1 November, 2023, she gets a driver to whom the company pays Rs. 6,000 per month. Her income from house property is Rs. 1,65,000. During the year she makes the following contributions and investments: (i) Own contribution towards provident fund Rs. 3,36,360. (ii) Insurance premium on own life Rs. 9,000 (sum assured Rs. 80,000, policy taken in December 2018). (iii) Contribution towards NSC VIII issue Rs. 11,000. (iv) Insurance premium on the life of major son (not dependent on her) Rs. 4,000 (sum assured Rs. 1,00,000). (v) Insurance premium on the life of her mother (age 80 years) dependent on her Rs. 2,000. (vi) Repayment of loan taken to purchase house property Rs. 21,000. Determine the taxable income of Mrs. Y for the assessment year 2024-25 under regular tax regime. Also calculate Gross Qualifying amount under Section 80 C.

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