Centre Approves Essar Power and Arham SEZ Ventures in Gujarat, Eyes ₹27,600-Crore Exports.

Gujarat is set to add two new Special Economic Zones (SEZs) that are expected to generate more than ₹27,600 crore in exports and create nearly 10,000 jobs over the next five years, following in-principle approvals granted to Essar Power Ltd and Arham SEZ (I) Pvt Ltd for projects in Devbhumi Dwarka and Kutch districts.

“Both Essar Power and Arham recently received an in-principle approval for their projects in Gujarat,” Dnyaneshwar B. Patil, Zonal Development Commissioner for Special Economic Zones, told businessline recently.

Essar Power has secured approval to establish a multi-sector SEZ at Kajurda village in Devbhumi Dwarka district, spread across 56.65 hectares. The company has proposed an initial investment of ₹50 crore for the project.

According to the proposal, the SEZ is expected to generate exports worth approximately ₹17,629 crore over five years and create around 894 direct and indirect employment opportunities during the period.

The approval marks another step in Gujarat’s efforts to strengthen its position as a key investment and export hub, with the two proposed SEZs expected to boost industrial activity, attract investments and enhance employment generation in the region.