Madras Export Processing Zone
Company type | Special Economic Zone |
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Founded | 1984 |
Headquarters | , |
Products | Multi-product (Garments, software, engineering) |
Owner | Government of India |
Website | www.mepz.gov.in |
Madras Export Processing Zone (MEPZ) is a special economic zone in Chennai, India. It is one of the seven export processing zones in the country set up by the central government.[1] It was established in 1984 to promote foreign direct investment, enhance foreign exchange earnings, and create greater employment opportunities in the region.[2]
Location
The MEPZ is located on
.History
The MEPZ was started in 1984 as an initiative of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry with an investment of ₹ 6716.7 million.[3] On 1 January 2003, the zone was converted into a special economic zone (SEZ)[2] with an added objective of facilitating exports through reduction of transaction costs.[4] To facilitate this, the Ministry of Commerce and Industries introduced special features such as offshore banking units and container freight stations to be set up within the zone, in addition to liberalised customs procedures.[4]
In March 2013, an additional exit and entry point for heavy vehicles arriving at and leaving the MEPZ–SEZ was opened.[5]
Administration
The zone is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce and Industries and caters to the needs of units within the SEZ, in addition to monitoring the functions of 100-percent export-oriented units (EOUs) located in
Special economic zone
Spread over an area of 265 acres (109 hectares),
Infrastructure
The zone has an exclusive 230 KV sub-station, capable of supplying 30 MW. It also has an exclusive telephone exchange with
Revenue
The export turnover for the year 2006-2007 was ₹ 24,620 million, of which manufacturing sector accounted for 70 percent.[3] Garments, software, and engineering products contributed more than 50 percent of the export value. In recent years, engineering sector has been promoted with special reference to automobile ancillaries.[4]
As of 2008, software exports from the zone averaged ₹ 300 to 350 million per month.[3]
See also
References
- ^ Narasimhan, T. E. (23 June 2010). "Six new SEZs to come up in TN". Business Standard. Chennai. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
- ^ a b c "MEPZ not to allow more IT firms". Business Standard. Chennai. 29 May 2010. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f g Menon, Ravi (8 October 2007). "MEPZ posts 25% growth in exports". Business Standard. Chennai. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
- ^ a b c d e "About us". MEPZ.gov.in. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
- ^ a b "New gate at Tambaram SEZ to end traffic hassles on GST Road". The Hindu. Chennai. 24 March 2013. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
- ^ "Infrastructure". MEPZ.gov.in. Retrieved 30 March 2013.