Reviving India’s sugar industry: Unlocking the potential of stored syrup technology
India’s sugar industry, vital to the livelihoods of 50 million farmers and over half a million workers, is facing critical challenges. Of the 700 installed sugar mills, only 525 are operational, while 175 remain non-functional or classified as sick, causing significant economic losses. Reviving these mills is essential to safeguard the industry and those reliant on sugarcane farming.
India’s sugar industry, an integral part of the country’s agricultural and economic fabric, is facing significant challenges. The sector, which supports around 50 million farmers and over half a million workers, is in urgent need of revival. Approximately 700 sugar factories are installed across the nation, but only about 525 of these units are currently operational. The remaining 175 mills are non-operational or classified as sick, leading to severe economic losses and threatening the livelihoods of millions who depend on sugarcane farming.
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