In the State of Uttar Pradesh, in addition to Noida Special Economic Zone (SEZ) set up by the Central Government and Moradabad SEZ set up by the State Government, a total of 19 SEZs have been notified. List of total number of SEZs notified and area of land allotted for each SEZ along with the activities proposed thereunder in the State of Uttar Pradesh is at Annexure.

Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are notified with the objectives of generating additional economic activity, promoting exports of goods and services, promoting investment from domestic and foreign sources and creating employment opportunities. As on 30th September, 2016, an investment of ₹ 14,465 crore has been made in these SEZs and direct employment for 1,13,705 persons has been generated. The exports from these SEZs as on 30th September, 2016 is ₹ 10,570 crore.

This information was given by the Commerce and Industry Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.

Special Economic Zones notification expands export and investment focus in Uttar Pradesh with reported employment gains. Nineteen SEZs have been notified in Uttar Pradesh in addition to the Noida and Moradabad SEZs, with an annexure listing land allotments and proposed activities. The SEZ regime aims to promote exports, attract domestic and foreign investment, generate economic activity and create employment. As of 30 September 2016, reported cumulative investment in these SEZs is Rs. 14,465 crore, reported direct employment is 113,705 persons and reported exports are Rs. 10,570 crore; this information was provided in a written parliamentary reply.