Explain any three reasons for the expansion of sugar Industry in the southern states of India.
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Why is there a tendency for the sugar mills to shift and concentrate in the southern and western states of India? Give three reasons.
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In recent years, the sugar mills have shifted to the southern and western states, especially in Maharashtra.This is because:
  1. The cane produced here has higher sucrose content.
  2. The cooler climate also ensures a longer crushing season.
  3. They can thrive only when it is run by corporatives and they are popular and more successful in the southern states.
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