Question

Identify the problems faced by the sugar industries in India.

• A. The industries have very low capacity for production.
• B. There is growing politicisation in the process of fixing the price of sugarcane.
• C. Sugarcane farmers are unable to unionise, which puts them at a disadvantage.
• D. The industries have to make do with outdated machinery.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The industries have to make do with outdated machinery.

Just like other industries in India, the sugar industries are facing major challenges in development. Problems like outdated industrial machines, low production capacity, politicisation in fixing the price of sugarcane, untimely payment to farmers, as well as the pressure from Kissan Unions have created big hurdles in the growth of the industry.