Question : SEZ AND SEQ



(a) whether the several units are engaged in the export and import under the special Economic Zones and the Export oriented Zones;

(b) if so, the total number of such units in the said zones separately in April 2004;

(c) the total capital invested in these units alongwith the capital borrowed; and

(d) the total value of the production and the export made by these units during 2003-2004?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY ( SHRI E.V.K.S. ELANGOVAN)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) As on April 2004, 1814 Export Oriented Units (EOUs) and 805 units in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) were functioning in the country.

(c) & (d) Total capital invested in these units upto 31.03.2004 was about Rs.19,770 Crores and the total exports made by these units during the period 2003-04 was about Rs. 40,320 Crores.