The sugar industry plays a vital role in the economy. It provides employment to millions. Sugarcane is the primary raw material. India is one of the largest producers globally. The industry faces challenges like fluctuating prices. Environmental concerns also arise from sugar production. Innovations in processing and sustainability are essential. The industry significantly impacts rural livelihoods and agricultural practices.
States, namely Karnataka, West Bengal and Jammu and Kashmir, account for 98% of the total production of silk textiles. Karnataka is the foremost producer and accounts for 50%...
Engineering industries include those which produce implements, tools and machinery from metals. Following are the main types of engineering industries: Machine tools for cutting, grinding, rolling, drilling, welding...
India has set up a target to achieve 20% ethanol-blending with gasoline by the year 2025. This will be now 5 years ahead of the previous target country...
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the assistance of about Rs. 3,500 crore for the sugarcane farmers (Ganna Kisan)....
The article starts with the economic crisis of raw sugar prices taking a plunge to 9.75 cents/pound for May delivery in New York, a historic low previously witnessed...
Recently, alcohol manufacturers have addressed a concern to NITI Aayog, advocating for a decrease in import duties. Their goal is to cost-effectively import Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA) from...
The institution of labor subordination in ancient India traces back to the Rig Vedic period, where initial stratifications emerged from the conflict between the incoming Indo-Aryans and the...
Canal irrigation is the second largest source of irrigation in India, accounting for approximately 20% to 25% of the total irrigated area. It plays a pivotal role in...
