The inter-Ministerial group must settle expeditiously the twin issues of export obligations and a better legal framework for land acquisition for SEZ projects to progress smoothly. (more…)

Thiruvananthapuram, February 06, 2008: Minister for Home and Tourism Kodiyeri Balakrishnan has said that the government would soon come up with a clear-cut policy on the launch of the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in the State. Inaugurating the annual convention of the Trivandrum Management Association ‘TRIMA 2008’ here on Wednesday, the Minister said the policy would take into account the unique constraints of Kerala, particularly land. (more…)

Davangere, February 06, 2008: Union Minister of State for Planning M.V. Rajasekharan has said that the Government has issued orders directing the administration not to acquire agriculturally viable land for Special Economic Zones (SEZ). He clarified that only dry and parched land could be acquired. (more…)

Keri, February 7, 2008 (PTI): After getting snubbed for its Special Economic Zones (SEZ) project, Cipla’s Meditab Specialities Pvt Ltd (MSPL) got some relief when majority of villagers here through a resolution, supported the plant in industry form. (more…)

Kochi, February 7, 2008: The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) is planning to set up two special economic zones (SEZs) exclusively for marine products. Addressing a press conference here, Chairman G Mohan Kumar said the zones would be free to import fish for re-exporting. (more…)