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Abhishek Singh· 2023

Question Q15GS1GS1

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

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Introduction

Sugar industry in India & world depends on various factors ranging from climate, raw materials, transport, labour e.t.c

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Main Body

Sugar industry in India & world depends on various factors ranging from climate, raw materials, transport, labour e.t.c

Geographical factors & location

1Raw materials: As sugarcane is a weight losing material so industries are set up in nearby location to save materials

e.g: Uttar Pradesh, sugar mills

2Water availability: Should be there where is used in processing of raw sugar.
3Fertile soil for growth of sugarcane

e.g: Maharash tar.

4Climate: Sugarcane is a tropical crop, it needs high temperature & good water.

Economic factors & location

1labour availability: Cheap labour is needed for this labour intensive sector

Eg: Bihar workers in maharashtra

2Ports: should be nearby for export purpose & machinery import purpose.
5Infrastructure like road, warehouse
4Fuel like Coal, Bagasse etc at cheap rate

Contribution to growth of industry in India & world

1Transfer of expertise: about process of sugarcane processing
2Trade of goods produced
3Temperate region: Sugarbeet is used instead of sugarcane
4more research & development though collaboration.
5Labour movement

Sugar Industry has shifted away from high developed to developing nations because of labour cost & other factors e.g: Subtropical regions like east coast dominates the sugar production.

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Abhishek Singh

2023

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world

Location of secondary sector industries

Sugar industry location factors

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