<h1>Special Economic Zones Thrive: Rising Exports, Jobs, and Investments Under SEZ Act 2005 Over Three Years.</h1> Eight Export Processing Zones were converted into Special Economic Zones following the SEZ Act 2005. Since then, no further conversions have occurred. Over the last three years, these SEZs have shown significant activity: in 2011-2012, exports were Rs. 98,381.57 crore, with employment at 221,246 and investments at Rs. 11,824.87 crore; in 2012-2013, exports rose to Rs. 119,322.87 crore, employment to 230,737, and investments to Rs. 12,266.88 crore; in 2013-2014, exports were Rs. 72,628 crore, employment at 241,355, and investments at Rs. 13,345.27 crore. Performance is monitored by SEZ Development Commissioners.