Overview

JNPA has established a multi-product port based Special Economic Zone (SEZ), in line with the objective of port-led industrialization, of Sagarmala vision, under the Ministry of Port, Shipping and Waterways’. This SEZ is strategically located and boasts excellent connectivity via waterways, airways and roadways, making it an ideal hub for export-oriented industries in India. The port has made significant investments in state-of-art infrastructure to support the industries.

The SEZ covers a total land area of 277.38 hectares (685 acres), with approximately 163 hectares (403 acres) available as leasable land. The SEZ is operational since June 24, 2020. The SEZ allots plots for a 60-year lease period through E-Tender cum E-auction. JNPA is the developer and the Special Planning Authority for the SEZ, having its own Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR), sanctioned by Government of Maharashtra.

Key features enhancing the ease of doing business include a streamlined Single Window Clearance approval mechanism for essential services such as building permits, electricity, water, and fire safety. Moreover, JNPA SEZ has obtained all necessary clearances and permissions, including Environmental Clearance from the Government of India (GoI), Consent-to-Establish and Consent-to-Operate from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB), and an Electricity Distribution License from the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC).

The SEZ's attractiveness is further bolstered by its proximity to critical infrastructure projects, including the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), Suburban rail to Uran, Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) rail corridor and upcoming transport infrastructure like Navi Mumbai International airport and Virar-Alibaug Multi-Modal Corridor. These connections position JNPA SEZ as a premier manufacturing destination, aiming to set new benchmarks in port-led industrialization in India.

As of now, 45 plots have been allotted comprising 250 Acres of land, with 9 units and 1 Free Trade Warehousing Zone (FTWZ) already in operation. These operational units are engaged in diverse sectors such as warehousing, food processing, manufacturing, and trading.