GOVT. APPROVES 36 SEZs

The Government has granted formal approval to 36 Special Economic Zones (SEZs) spread over 2,005 hectares. Out of these 36 zones, 21 are IT/ITES and electronic hardware SEZs, 5 are for biotechnology and related activities, 2 each for pharma and food processing, one each for aviation, R&D, light engineering, gems and jewellery, textile and apparel, and light engineering. The SEZ Board of Approval, also granted in-principle approval to 9 zones out of the 52 that were taken up for discussion.