And thereafter the officer will report to his
parent cadre – Government of Maharashtra. Under his leadership JNPA has grown
from strength to strength. He has also been instrumental in expediting the
development of mega port at Vadhavan. He has also successfully promoted the
Special Economic Zone at JNPA.
The latest e-auction has fetched the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority
(JNPA) a whoppingRs 426 crore for leasing out 14 plots, measuring 42 hectares
of land, in the JNPA Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Uran Taluka of Raigad
district, created for industrial growth.
Meanwhile, JNPA has issued Letter of Intent (LoI) towards the allotment of 14
plots to 14 successful bidders, including leading industries such as Welspun
One and Fine Organics.This marks a significant milestone in contributing to the
socio-economic development of the region.
The JNPA SEZ
spread across 277 hectares, is an ambitious initiative under the Sagarmala
national flagship policy of the shipping ministry. Its primary
objective is to boost exports, attract investment and generate employment
opportunities and create captive cargo by enabling port-led industrialisation.
Out of 277 hectares of land demarcated for the JNPA SEZ, 163 hectares are
leasable land, devised for industrial and commercial purposes. Remaining land
is being used for providing infrastructure facilities.
According to JNPA chairman Sanjay Sethi, “JNPA has emphasized on its commitment
to industrial development. The SEZ is not just a business hub, but it’s a
catalyst for economic progress. By providing state-of-the-art infrastructure
and fostering a conducive business environment, we aim to unlock the full
potential of this SEZ for the benefit of our investors and the region at large.
The transparent e-tender- cum-e-auction
process for a 60-year lease of SEZ land has been pivotal in attracting
investments.â€