•Santa Cruz Electronics Export Processing Zone (SEEPZ) is a Special
Economic Zone in Mumbai, India. Situated in the andheri east area. •SEEPZ was established in 1973 and was seen as export processing zone(EPZ). •On september 1974 SEEPZ started its operation with 5 export unit •It is subjected to liberal economic laws as compared to the rest of India to promote rapid economic growth using tax and business incentives and attract foreign investment and technology. •In 1999 SEEPZ was made FTZ •SEZ policy was announced in 2000 •SEEPZ was turn into SEZ on 1-1-2003 PRESENT APPROVAL PROCESS
• First stage: Gives in principal clearance to project that do not
possess land. • Second stage: Gives formal approval to project after land is acquired. • Third stage: Notifies SEZs after the zones get all required clearance at the state level. • Fourth stage: Approves authorized activities in the zones PROFILE • Unit operating in SEEPZ • No of unit in operation • No of employees • Total area • SDF building ADVANTAGES • Convinient transport facilities • The city is well connected by rail, road and air to the rest of India • Point -to-Point dedicated data communication facilities are available at SEZ. • In-House customs clearance. • Un-interrupted Power supply. • water supply. • Hi-tech communication facilities Infrastructure – logistical • A warehouse • Foreign post office • Banks • Offshore banking units • Communication centre • An exclusive telephone exchange • ATM centers • Industrial canteens and executive restaurant. SEEPZ SEZ- Exports Year Of Export Actual Export( Rs. In Crore) 2003-2004 7856 2004-2005 8298 2005-2006 9151 2006-2007 12052 2007-2008 11210 2008-2009 10134 2009(till sep) 12000