<h1>SEZs Act Boosts Economic Growth: Over 1.28 Million Jobs and Rs. 296,663 Crore Investment by 2013-2014.</h1> The Special Economic Zones (SEZs) Act, enacted in 2005 and supported by the SEZs Rules of 2006, aims to enhance economic activity, promote exports, attract domestic and foreign investment, create employment, and develop infrastructure. Over the past three years, SEZs have significantly contributed to employment and investment growth. In the financial year 2011-2012, 844,916 jobs were created with an investment of Rs. 201,875 crore. By 2013-2014, employment rose to 1,283,309, and investment increased to Rs. 296,663 crore. This information was provided by a government official in a written statement to the Rajya Sabha.