A study of problems and prospects of sugar industry in maharashtra

sugar industry is the second largest agro-based industry in indian with 650 operating sugar factories across country, about 5 crores sugarcane farmers and a large number of agriculture laboureres and and involed in sugarcane cultivation and ancillary avtivities. maharashtra state is the one of the biggest sugarcane production state in india. sugar industry palys the main role to developement in maharashtra. the sugar industry in maharashta is most popular in co-operative sector. the maharashtra sugar industry has been contributing 26.46% of indias total sugar production. sugar industry plays an important role in the national as well as state economy.