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Assess the suitability of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) for the sustainable economic development in India.

  • UPSC 2018
  • Industry

An SEZ is a delineated duty-free enclave deemed to be foreign territory for trade operations, duties and tariffs, with single-window clearance and fiscal concession under the SEZ Act 2005 and SEZ Rules 2006, superseding the Export Processing Zone regime.

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