In the recent years, there is remarkable change in the development of sugar industry. The sugar industry has developed more in the southern states, namely Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. It is described as the geographical redistribution of sugar
The geographical shift is due to :
- The Southern states located in the tropical region are highly suitable for sugarcane cultivation.
- The yeild of sugarcane in these states is much higher than the Northern states.
- Extension of irrigation in the southern states has brought large tracts under sugarcane cultivation. It has favoured the establishment of many sugar industries.
- Being located in the tropical region, sugarcane ripening ** and crushing **.
- Supply of hydro-electricity, transport and market facilities.
