Present the geographical distribution of agro-based industries in India and discuss the challenges faced by them.
Introduction
The government has allowed 100% FDI in food processing industries due to labour intensive nature & backward linkages to the agriculture.
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Main Body
Geographical Distribution [includes diagram of India showing distribution of various agro-based industries including sugarcane, tea, cotton, coffee in different regions]
Challenges:
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 Outdated or technology in textile industries whilst food industries are still very decentralized and lack manufacturing.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
Conclusion
The employment potential along with decentralized nature of these industries provides them important for inclusive development of India.
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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
Hrishikesh Alare
Distribution of Key Natural Resources and Industries
Agro-based industries
Geographical distribution of food processing and agricultural industries
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Total words
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Paragraphs
Informative with visual support
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