Which state has the highest number of operational SEZs?

  1. Telangana
  2. Tamil Nadu
  3. Kerala
  4. Karnataka

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Option 2 : Tamil Nadu
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  • Special Economic Zones (SEZs):
    • An SEZ is an enclave within a country that is typically duty-free and has different business and commercial laws chiefly to encourage investment and create employment.
    • Tamil Nadu has the highest number of operational SEZs (40), followed by Karnataka (31) and Maharashtra (30).
    • In this zone, industries get some tax advantages.
    • The Parliament passed the Special Economic Zones Act in 2005 after many consultations and deliberations and it came into force in 2006.
    • SEZs were operational in India from 2000 to 2006 (under the Foreign Trade Policy).
  • Special Economic Zones Act, 2005
    • It is defined as an Act to provide for the establishment, development, and management of the Special Economic Zones for the promotion of exports and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
  • Objectives of the SEZs Act are:
    • To create further economic activity.
    • To encourage the export of goods and services.
    • To provide employment.
    • To boost domestic and foreign investments.
    • To develop infrastructure facilities.
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