(a) whether the Government proposes to set up Biotech Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in some
States;
(b) if so, the details thereof during the last three years, State-wise and year-wise;
(c) the objectives behind setting up of SEZs in Biotechnology sector;
(d) whether there are any pending proposals with the Government for setting up of Biotech SEZs;
and
(e) if so, the time by which the pending proposals are likely to be approved?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY(SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA)
(a) to (e): In terms of SEZ Act, 2005, main objectives of SEZs are as under:
(i) generation of additional economic activity
(ii) promotion of exports of goods and services
(iii) promotion of investment from domestic and foreign sources
(iv) creation of employment opportunities
(v) development of infrastructure facilities
A total of fourteen biotech SEZs have been notified, State-wise break up of which is as under:
Sl.No State No. of Biotech SEZs
1 Andhra Pradesh 2
2 Goa 1
3 Haryana 2
4 Kerala 1
5 Karnataka 2
6 Maharashtra 5
7 Tamil Nadu 1
Total 14