Special Economic Zones (SEZs) In India and Gujarat: A Policy and Performance Perspective

Abstract

The current paper discusses Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in general level at world and, then the Indian situation is discussed and compared with that of Gujarat. The article discusses SEZ units in a macro environment where SEZ policy is a major part. Thus, the SEZ policy of the Central Government and the Gujarat State Government is discussed in detail followed with the organization, structure and export performance of SEZs in India and Gujarat. Finally, the initiatives taken by the Central Government in the form of schemes and other steps taken for boosting the growth of SEZs in India are identified and gaps in policy at central and state level are discovered.