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This study provides a detailed historical overview of the sugar industry in the three divisions of western Uttar Pradesh namely Meerut, Saharanpur and Moradabad, focussing on the establishment and development of key sugar mills during the early 20th century. It highlights the founding of notable sugar mills such as Daurala Sugar Works, Modi Sugar Mills, Simbhaoli Sugar Works, Triveni Sugar Mills, Upper Doab Sugar Mills, Raza Buland Sugar Company, Dhampur Sugar Mills and Avadh Sugar & Energy Ltd., emphasizing their contributions to local economies and the opportunities they provided to sugarcane farmers. The seasonal nature of sugar production, transportation methods and the role of railway connectivity are discussed, along with the byproducts of sugar production like bagasse and molasses. The study also explores the impact of the Sugarcane Act of 1934, which aimed to protect farmers and regulate sugarcane pricing, and the broader socio-economic changes brought about by the sugar industry, including shifts in Indian eating habits and the rise of tea culture.