Govt assures development of an integrated SEZ at Agra
19 Apr '06
2 min read
Jairam Ramesh, Union Minister of State for Commerce said that the Centre was ready to offer all support for the development of an integrated special economic zone (SEZ) in Agra that can serve handicrafts, leather and carpet industry.
No sooner the industrialists form the special purpose vehicle (SPV) in order to take over the management of the SEZ, the Government is likely to endorse the project.
Jairam had come to Agra to preside over an interactive session on export potential from Uttar Pradesh, organised by the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (Northern Region) and the UP Export Promotion Bureau.
Involving the State Government construction agencies in such tasks had been a “bad” experience for both the central government and the industrialists, it would be better if the SEZ was developed by a private developer instead of agencies like UPSIDC, opined the Minister.
The SEZ would have to be developed in at least 100 hectares of land and the SPV would also be responsible for marking the most appropriate site for its development, added Ramesh.
He said the Central Government was also geared up to offer its support for the expansion of a common testing facility for Agra's footwear and leather garnishing industry and the Chairman of Council of Leather Exports would soon be visiting the town for further negotiations on the project.
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