Bihar government to revive old sugar mills
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Why in news
The Bihar government announced plans to revive the Sakri and Raiyam sugar mills by transferring them to the Cooperative department under the 'Saat Nischay' program.
Background
The Bihar government plans to revive the Sakri sugar mill in Madhubani district and the Raiyam sugar mill in Darbhanga district. These mills will be transferred to the Cooperative department as part of the 'Saat Nischay' program.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceSakri sugar mill is located in Madhubani district, Bihar
- PlaceRaiyam sugar mill is located in Darbhanga district, Bihar
- SchemeSaat Nischay is a Bihar government program aimed at reviving old sugar mills and establishing new ones
- FactThe mills are being transferred to the Cooperative department for revival
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of reviving defunct sugar mills in Bihar for rural industrialization and the role of cooperative models in achieving these goals.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional synergy: Coordination between Cooperative department and industrial bodies for mill modernization
- Rural employment: Potential for job creation and value-addition in the sugar-processing supply chain
- Infrastructure gap: Requirement for modernizing aging machinery and irrigation-linked logistics
Keywords: Cooperative model · Rural industrialization · Value-addition · Saat Nischay · Sugar industry
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