<h1>Government Implements SEZ Policy Changes for WTO Compatibility; Eases Business Operations and Land Use Flexibility.</h1> The country has 354 notified Special Economic Zones (SEZs), with 240 operational, under the SEZ Act, 2005. Between April 2008 and February 2020, 101 SEZs were de-notified due to factors like poor market response and changes in fiscal incentives. A government-formed group, led by an industry leader, reviewed SEZ policies for WTO compatibility, resulting in several implemented recommendations. These include amendments to SEZ rules, flexibility in land use, enabling multi-sector SEZs, and easing operational processes. Additional measures focus on enhancing ease of doing business, such as delegating powers, allowing diverse facilities, and revising work-from-home guidelines.