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Total 7 Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have been approved for Agro and Food Processing sector in India. Out of these 7 SEZs, 6 have been notified and 3 SEZs are operational. One SEZ for Food Processing sector at Kakinada has been notified and operational in the State of Andhra Pradesh. A statement showing details of Agro and Food Processing SEZs in India is at Annexure. The State-wise revenue generated by Food and Agro Industry units in SEZs during the last three years is as below:
(Rs. Crores) | |||
State-wise | 2016-17 | 2017-18 | 2018-19 |
Andhra Pradesh | 4.33 | 8.01 | 5.30 |
Gujarat | 0.01 | 1.22 | 1.37 |
Kerala | 2.49 | 3.14 | 4.58 |
Madhya Pradesh | 8.13 | 14.84 | 26.58 |
Maharashtra | 0.01 | 0.12 | 0.07 |
Uttar Pradesh | 0.03 | - | - |
West Bengal | - | - | 0.22 |
Total | 15 | 27.33 | 38.12 |
The units in the SEZs are taking necessary safety standards as laid down in relevant Act/Rules.
Annexure
List of Agro and Food Processing SEZs in India | ||||
Sl. No. | Name of the developer | Type of SEZ | Location | SEZ status |
1 | Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (KINFRA) | Agro Based Food Processing | Malappuram District, Kerala | Notified and Operational |
2 | Parry Infrastructure Company Private Limited | Food Processing | Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh | Notified and Operational |
3 | Pearl City (CCCL Infrastructure Limited) | Food Processing | Tuticorin District, Tamil Nadu | Notified and Operational |
4 | Nagaland Industrial Development Corporation Limited | Agro and Food Processing | Dimapur, Nagaland | Notified |
5 | AnsalColours Engineering SEZ Limited | Agro and Food Processing Products | Sonepat, Haryana | Notified |
6 | CCL Products (India) Limited | Agro based Food Processing | Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh | Notified |
7 | Akshaypatra Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. | Food Processing | Mehsana, Gujarat | Formal Approval |
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Hardeep Singh Puriin a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
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