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New Opportunities for Agro-based Small Scale Industries in the State of Maharashtra and Their Contribution to Economic Development

Author(s) Mr. Nilesh Mahadeo Kumkar, Dr. Sunil Sambhaji Langde
Country India
Abstract Maharashtra is an important agricultural state in India, with a majority of its population directly or indirectly dependent on agriculture. The state is home to a large number of crops such as sugarcane, cotton, soybean, rice, pulses, and horticultural crops such as oranges, grapes, mangoes, and pomegranates. Small-scale industries based on these products are contributing to the economic development of rural and urban areas.
Argo-based small scale industries are an important tool for boosting the rural economy and generating employment. Through these industries, farmers get a direct market for their products and can earn more profit by adding value. Modern technology, various government schemes, global market demand and changing consumer attitudes are creating new opportunities for agro-based small scale industries in Maharashtra.
Today, there is immense potential in food processing industry, dairy and animal husbandry-based industries, oilseed processing, fruit and vegetable processing, organic fertilizer production, cold storage and packaging, direct sales through e-commerce, and agri-tourism. These industries not only strengthen the rural economy but also contribute to the overall industrial and economic development of the state.
Therefore, it is very important to study the topic “New Opportunities of Argo-Based Small Scale Industries in Maharashtra State and Their Contribution to Economic Development”. This study can clarify the growing possibilities of Agro-Based Small Scale Industries, their challenges and the place of these industries in the progress of the state.
Keywords Agro-based small scale industries, new opportunities, contribution, economic development
Field Mathematics > Economy / Commerce
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-24
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.64309
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