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Special Economic Zones in India

SEZs in India: Recap

A recap of India's special economic zones.

This lesson reviews the module.

Concept

Zones with special rules to boost exports.

History

From Kandla to the SEZ Act and beyond.

Record

Big export contributions but land, audit and subsidy debates.

Future

Services zones, flexible parks and better linkages.

Judging a zone

Ask how many jobs, exports and local suppliers it supports.

Judging zones only by land notified

Output matters.

Key takeaways
  • Zones can boost exports.
  • Land and revenue concerns exist.
  • Policy evolves.
  • Linkages matter.
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