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Congratulations to Mr. Ram Krishna Sen ā WBCS 2022 Rank 32 š
We are delighted to celebrate the remarkable success of Mr. Ram Krishna Sen, a proud son of Paschim Bardhaman, who has secured Rank 32 in WBCS 2022 and has been appointed as a West Bengal Revenue Officer.
From a professional stint at TCS to achieving a coveted post in the West Bengal Civil Services, his journey reflects true grit, determination, and the power of focused mentorship.
A shining example for every aspirant!
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šØWhat are Special Economic Zones (SEZs)? | UPSC CSE Must-Know š
š¹ SEZs are designated duty-free zones within a country that offer tax breaks, relaxed regulations, and superior infrastructure to promote trade, exports, and employment.
šÆ Objectives:
⢠Boost economic activity
⢠Attract foreign & domestic investment
⢠Promote exports
⢠Create jobs
⢠Develop infrastructure
š Indiaās SEZ Journey:
⢠Asiaās first EPZ: Kandla, Gujarat (1965)
⢠SEZ policy introduced: 2000
⢠SEZ Act passed: 2005 ā Enforced from Feb 10, 2006
⢠As of Mar 2024: 280 operational SEZs
āļø Key Benefits for SEZ Units:
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Duty-free imports for operations
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No import license required
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100% IT exemption (first 5 years), 50% (next 5), then 50% of reinvested profits
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GST exemption (supplies to SEZ = zero-rated)
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No routine customs inspection
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Single-window clearances
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Subcontracting allowed
ā ļø Conditions:
⢠Must maintain Positive Net Foreign Exchange over 5 years
⢠Domestic sales = full customs duty
⢠MAT applicable
š Recent Updates
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Rule 5: Min. land for semiconductor/electronics SEZs cut from 50 to 10 hectares
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Rule 18: SEZ units can now sell in the domestic market (with duty)
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Rule 7: Encumbrance-free land requirement can be waived by the Board of Approval if land is mortgaged/leased to govt. agencies
šļø Why it matters?
India is pushing SEZs as strategic hubs for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing to reduce imports & boost domestic tech resilience.
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