<h1>SEZ Policy Boosts Growth: 568 Approved, 315 Notified; 3.87 Lakh Jobs Created, Exports Up 36% Since 2007.</h1> The Special Economic Zones (SEZs) Policy, supported by the SEZ Act 2005 and SEZ Rules 2006, aims to drive economic growth through enhanced infrastructure and fiscal incentives. Since the Act's implementation, 568 SEZs have been approved, with 315 notified, creating significant employment and export growth. SEZs have generated 3.87 lakh jobs, with 2.53 lakh being new since 2006, and exports increased by 36% from 2007-08 to 2008-09. They foster local development, impacting various sectors, even during economic downturns. Notable SEZs include those in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Gujarat, showcasing substantial exports, employment, and investment.