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Hrishikesh AlareAIR 61· 2022

Question 7Present and discussGS1GS1

Present the geographical distribution of agro-based industries in India and discuss the challenges faced by them.

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Introduction

The government has allowed 100% FDI in food processing industries due to labour intensive nature & backward linkages to the agriculture.

21 words

Main Body

Geographical Distribution [includes diagram of India showing distribution of various agro-based industries including sugarcane, tea, cotton, coffee in different regions]

Challenges:

1. Dependence of agriculture on rainfall fragmentationUnstable supply
2. Poor credit availability along with insurance penetrationIncreased vulnerability

3. Poor infrastructure, transportation is inefficient, absence of cold storage etc

4. Outdated or technology in textile industries whilst food industries are still very decentralized and lack manufacturing.

5. Skilled labour crunch

6. Emergence of international competition eg: Vietnam in textile

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Conclusion

The employment potential along with decentralized nature of these industries provides them important for inclusive development of India.

18 words

Diagram

Map of India showing geographical distribution of agro-based industries with labels for: Food Processing Industries, Sugarcane (multiple regions), Tea, Cotton, Coffee

  • Opens with relevant government policy context
  • Identifies FDI policy rationale (labour intensive, backward linkages)
  • Includes visual representation (map diagram) of distribution
  • Comprehensive coverage of major agro-based industries

Topper

Hrishikesh Alare

AIR 612022

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Distribution of Key Natural Resources and Industries

Agro-based industries

Geographical distribution of food processing and agricultural industries

Writing Stats

122

Total words

7

Paragraphs

Informative with visual support

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