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ZONES IN INDIA
SEJAL VISAWADIA
WHAT IS A SEZ ?
The concept of SEZ is expected to bring large
dividends to the State in terms of economic and
industrial development and the generation of new
employment opportunities.
The SEZs are expected to be engines for economic
growth.
Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is defined as "a
specifically delineated duty free enclave and shall be
deemed to be foreign territory for the purposes of
trade operations and duties and tariffs".
SEZ: A BRIEF REVIEW
It covers a broad range of more specific zones
including :-
Sub contracting
To Business
Land acquisition
Single window actually is not
No strategic planning for electicity, water
Hurdles
To People
Grabbing of fertile land
Water scarcity- Threat to access
Food scarcity
Exploitation of labour
Landless farmers
To Environment
Mangrove destruction
Destruction of ground water recharge system
Pollution
SWOT ANALYSIS OF INDIAN SEZ
STRENGTH
Based on Western model or SEZ in China
An established legal redress system
Relatively low labour costs
Employment opportunities
Indias large English speaking and skilled
workforce
Exposure to technology and global market
Worldwide acceptance of capabilities in fields
like
Pharmaceutical manufacturing & research
Clinical trials
Manufacturing auto parts
Engineering designing & consultancy, IT & ITES
Malls and hotels
Hospital