New Delhi, March 12, 2008: Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) has acquired about 2584 hectares of land and as per approved Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP), about 1200 hectares is balance for future development such as operational activities, commercial/social facilities, residential facilities for Project Affected Persons (PAPs) etc.

The Jawaharlal Nehru Port proposes to set up SEZ/EPZ for the port based industries in the above mentioned balance developable land. The port has invited applications for appointment of Consultants to advise on the creation of a port based Special Economic Zone/Export Processing Zone at JNPT.

Taking into consideration the existing traffic and future traffic potential, the selected consultant would be required to formulate an appropriate planning concept and develop a master plan for appropriate land use for the area within SEZ project so as to have a synergy with the port operations. The port will allow commercial activities directly related to the port activities only and no manufacturing industry is proposed to be set up in the port. Due care would be taken at the planning stage itself to ensure that there is free flow of port traffic and there is no delay in handling of cargo.

This information was given by the Minister of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways, Shri T.R. Baalu in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.

Source: PIB