JNPT floats tenders for allotment of 16 plots in JNPT SEZ

The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) has floated tenders for 16 plots in JNPT SEZ (special economic zone). This tender is for allotment of plots in JNPT SEZ to set up industrial units and carry out authorised SEZ operations through e-tender cum e-auction.

The port is looking forward to attract participation from investors. It is confident that it will attract global players that are looking at making India a hub for exports.

Speaking about it, Sanjay Sethi, IAS, chairman, JNPT said, “JNPT is the first port where port-led SEZ is evolving successfully and we are confident of attracting leading global companies for investing here. The port has also taken steps for the finalisation of JNPT SEZ –DPR. JNPT SEZ is expected to generate Rs 4,000 crore worth of investments and create direct employment opportunities for 57,000 people.”

Once the units come up, the SEZ is expected to create 1.5 lakh direct and indirect jobs.
JNPT so far has allotted 21 plots in its SEZ, which include 20 MSME units and one Free TradeWarehousing Zone (FTWZ) to the co-developer.