Question : SEZs for Textile Sector


(a) whether the Government has any proposal to establish SEZs for textile manufacturers only;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and

(d) the details about the action taken/current status of such proposal, so far?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES
(SHRI AJAY TAMTA)

(a) No Madam.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are being set up under SEZ Act 2005 read with SEZ Rules 2006. These SEZs are primarily private investment driven. Any textile manufacturer/ exporter can establish its textile manufacturing unit in SEZ which are already operational. Government has set up Textile Parks under Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks (SITP) to provide requisite infrastructure to textile manufacturers/ exporters.

(d) Does not arise
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