SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE, BORANADA ( JODHPUR )

1. PREAMBLE

Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are specifically delineated duty-free enclaves treated as a foreign territory for the purpose of industrial, service and trade operations, with exemption from customs duties and a more liberal regime in respect of other levies, foreign investment and other transactions. Domestic regulations, restrictions and infrastructure inadequacies are sought to be eliminated in the SEZs for creating a hassle-free environment. The SEZ Scheme seeks to create a transparent system by introducing simplified procedures for enchancing productivity and making it easier to do business.

According to Government of India guidelines, SEZs can be developed in the public, private or joint sectors, or by the State Governments. They are expected to promote establishment of large, self-contained areas supported by world-class infrastructure oriented towards export production. Exploiting the full potential of the concept, SEZs would bring large dividends to the State in term of economic and industrial development and generation of new employment opportunities.

2. OBJECTIVES

This Special Economic Zone is proposed for Handicraft units only.

The prime objectives of the Government is to develop specially delineated economic zones conforming to the guidelines of the Government of India to provide enabling infrastructure and a hassle free environment to promote exports from the State. Special emphasis will be laid on development of product specific Special Economic Zones to harness inherent potential of the State in the fields of Handicrafts, which would result in increase in exports of these commodities with high value addition.

3. STATUS

Department of Commerce, Govt. of India approved SEZ at Boranada, Jodhpur for Handicraft units on July 22, 2003. Rajasthan Special Economic Zone Development Ordinance, 2003 promulgated and made effective from 26th July, 2003. Land for the SEZ, Boranada, Jodhpur in possession with RIICO. Department of Commerce & Department of Revenue, Govt. of India have notified the area on September 8, 2003 & September 25, 2003 respectively. State Government has also notified the area for SEZ, Boranada, Jodhpur on July 26, 2003. RIICO has been declared as a Developer / Promoter for this SEZ. Development Commissioner, SEZ NOIDA who is also Development Commissioner, SEZ, Jodhpur has approved the development plan of SEZ, Boranada, Jodhpur. Applications for land allotment have been invited at an allotment rate of Rs. 500 per sqm. Allotment commenced on "First come First serve basis". So far as an area of 142500 sqm. has been booked for 92 plots by 55 Handicraft units.

Highlights of SEZ, Boranada are as under :-

1.	Location	Located on Jodhpur - Barmer ( SH-28) Road, 15 Km. away from Jodhpur, 605 Km. away from Delhi, 16 Km. away from N.H.- 65.
2.	Area	180.94 acres total area. 90.35 acres saleable area.
3.	Rate of Allotment	Rs. 600 per sqmt.
4.	Air port	Nearest Air Port at Jodhpur at a distance of 18 Km. Directly connected by Air with Jaipur, Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
5.	Roads	Well connected with each part of the country.
6.	Railway	Nearest Railway Station at Jodhpur at a distance of 15 Km. Directly connected with Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hawarah, Kalka, Jaipur.
7.	City	Nearest City - Jodhpur at a distance of 15 Km. Delhi - 605 Km., Mumbai - 945 Km., Jaipur - 340 Km., Kandla - 600 Km.
8.	I.C.D.	At Jodhpur. Three numbers including one in Private Sector.
9.	Housing	Large number of Residential Plots and Flats are available in Jodhpur.
10.	Lodge and Board	There are a number of good hotels in Jodhpur, including two Five Star Hotels.
11.	Environment	Maximum Temperature - 45° C Minimum Temperature - 5° C Average Rainfall - 27.94 Cm. Climate is arid.
12.	Water availability	2500 - 4000 gallons / Hr. round the year and it is potable water is brought from Kialana Lake.
13.	Power Sub-Station	Jodhpur is connected by 132 K.V. line 220 K.V. line. 33 K.V. GSS at Boranada Phase II. Land for 132 K.V. GSS has been allotted to RSEB.
14.	Tele - Communication	Telephone, Fax, ISD, STD, Mobile Phones available.
15.	Man Power	Total working force in the district is estimated to 6.60 lacs. I.T.I. Polytechnics, Engineering, Medical, Management, I.T. Colleges at Jodhpur.
16.	Local Transport	Auto, City Bus, Taxies are available.
17.	Facilities in the area	Fire Fighting Station, B.S.N.L. Building, Bank, Post Office, Police Station, Hospitals, Hostels, Shopping Complex, Hotel, Canteen, Weigh Bridge, Petrol Pumps, Parks etc.
18.	Social Amenities	Education, Medicals, Recreation housing etc. at Jodhpur.
19.	Prominent Industries	R.K. Industries, Baba Bearings, Varun Beverage (Pepsi Plant), Haswant Handicraft, Price Art Exports, Shekhawati Handicrafts, Bothra Handicrafts etc.
20.	Plots Planned	287 Nos. of Industrial Plots.
21.	Plots Allotted	247 Nos
22.	Size of Plots	500 to 10,000 sqmt.
23.	Special Concessions	As per SEZ Policy.
WHOM TO CONTACT Export oriented Handicraft Investors and Entrepreneurs are welcome to set up their projects in SEZ, Boranada, Jodhpur. The Investors likely to set up their units in SEZ has to fulfill the selection criteria mentioned in the SEZ Guidelines of Govt. of India, which can be seen on website http://www.sezindia.nic.in/ Land Application Forms may be obtained by remitting Rs. 150 vide DD in favour of "RIICO Ltd." Money can also be remitted in foreign currency equivalent to US $ 5.00. For more details, contact : Regional Manager RIICO Limited, Boranada, Jodhpur, Rajasthan INDIA Phone : (02931) - 281410 Fax : ((02931) - 281410