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(a) whether the Government have authorised the State Governments to set up Export Processing Zones at their own in the joint / private sector;
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(b) if so, whether any Export Processing Zones have been set up in the joint / private sector by the Union Government / State Governments; and
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(c) if so, the details thereof, location-wise?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY ( SHRI OMAR ABDULLAH )
( a ) : Yes, Sir. It was decided in 1992 not to set up any new Export Processing Zone ( EPZ ) by the Government of India. However, with a view to augment infrastructure for export production, the Government has decided to permit setting up of Export Processing Zones ( EPZs) in the private / joint sector or by State Governments.
( b ) & ( c ) : The details and location of Export Processing Zones approved for establishment in private / joint sector or by the State Government are as under :
Name of the Promoter Location Private/Joint Sector
M/s Kayfoam Ltd., Mumbai Kandiveli (East) Mumbai (Maharashtra) Private Sector M/s Colonc International, Chennai Singidivakam Village, Kancheepuram Taluk, Tamil Nadu. Private Sector Government of Uttar Pradesh Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh State Government.