India is largely an agriculture-based economy, and sugarcane cultivation plays a significant role in supporting rural livelihoods. Uttar Pradesh, being the largest sugarcane-producing state, depends heavily on this crop for farmers’ income and rural employment. A large section of the population is directly or indirectly connected with sugarcane farming, processing, and related activities. In recent years, the Food Processing Industry (FPI) has emerged as an important link between agriculture and industry. It adds value to agricultural produce and creates new economic opportunities in rural areas. This study is based on secondary data and examines the relationship between sugarcane cultivation and sugarcane-based processing industries in Uttar Pradesh. The analysis shows that processing units such as sugar mills, ethanol plants, and bio-energy units have contributed to employment generation and income growth. Farmers’ earnings have improved due to better market linkages and value addition. The expansion of these industries has also supported social change by increasing women’s participation, improving living conditions, and encouraging rural entrepreneurship. The study suggests that the integration of sugarcane farming and the food processing industry can act as an important driver of rural economic and social transformation in Uttar Pradesh.
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Mohammad Nazim Malik
Dr. Sharad Dixit
Pradumnya Sachan
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Malik et al. (Sat,) studied this question.
www.synapsesocial.com/papers/69a7cdaed48f933b5eeda39a — DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18834158
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