(a) the State-wise and place-wise details of the Export Processing Zones (EPZs) functioning presently in the country alongwith the details of their export potential and performance in terms of their export volume and value;
(b) whether the Government proposes to set up some more export processing zones in the country; and
(c) if so, the State-wise and place-wise details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA)
(a) to (c): In addition to seven Central Government Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and 12
State/Private Sector SEZs set up prior to the enactment of SEZ Act, 2005, formal approval has
been accorded to 574 proposals out of which 353 SEZs have been notified. A total of 105 SEZs
have commenced export. A table containing stat-wise distribution of SEZs is annexed. Further
details about these SEZs including location etc. are available on the website www.sezindia.nic.in.
As on 31-12-2009, an investment of Rs. 1,28,390.44 crore has been made in SEZs and
direct employment for 4,89,831 persons have been generated. Exports of Rs.1,52,092.68 crore
approx. have been made from SEZs during April-December, 2009 registering a growth of about
127% over the exports for the same period of the previous financial year.
SEZs are setup with the prior written consent of Concurred State Government/Union
Territories Government.