Maharashtra-
Investment and Industrial Policies
Biotechnology
Policy, 2001
The State of Maharashtra has always
played a leadership role in the national economic and social
renaissance. It has looked at advances in science and technology
as great opportunities for bringing about economic transformation
and social change. One great opportunity in this new century,
rightly termed as the 'Century of Knowledge', is the emergence
of knowledge-based industries. Information Technology (IT)
was just a forerunner among these industries and Maharashtra
responded rapidly and became a leading State in IT. Another
emerging opportunity on the horizon is Biotechnology.
Grapes
Processing Industry Policy 2001
Maharashtra is a leading state
in production of Grapes in the whole country. In regards
to agriculture land under grapes cultivation and grapes
production, Nashik and Sangli districts are at forefront
in the State. Apart from these, grapes are also grown in
the districts of Ahmednagar, Pune, Satara, Solapur &
Osmanabad. Nowadays, grapes are produced in Latur district
of Marathwada also. However, Nashik and Sangli districts
are ahead in the production of grapes in a scientific manner.
The progressive farmers in these districts have also entered
in the grapes exports and grapes processing sector.
Industrial,
Investment & Infrastructure Policy: 2006 New
‘The Prime Minister, in his address
at the National Conference held on 18th April 2006 in Mumbai
observed that last year was a good year for the Indian manufacturing
enterprise. Therefore, it was not only possible to sustain
the current economic growth rate of 8% but to realistically
hope to target a rate of 10%. The Prime Minister also acknowledged
the significance of the manufacturing sector which can provide
jobs that are required to absorb the vast number of people
who are unemployed at the moment, especially those who will
need to move out of agriculture. He cited the National Manufacturing
Competitiveness Council’s identification of key sectors
where India can become a global manufacturing hub and the
advocacy of “cluster approach” for ensuring economies
of scales and scope in the development of key industries.
He mentioned that the boom in the SEZs will create competitive
export clusters. He also emphasized that the industrial
strategy must focus on all spheres of modern manufacturing
and that an effective policy intervention in the manufacturing
sector would require better coordination between various
departments of the Government.’
IT
and ITES Policy, 2003
Government of Maharashtra has been
supporting development of industry and business through
a series of far-reaching policy initiatives. The Information
Technology industry has been an important thrust area and
has been receiving government support. During the last five
years, the Government focussed on HRD, IT related infrastructure,
fiscal incentives to IT units, IT in Governance and Institutional
Framework for the IT sector. These initiatives have enabled
the IT industry in the State to establish an initial lead
and a firm foundation for a quantum leap has been laid.
Exports of software and ITES from the State presently account
for about 20% share of the country's exports. These exports
have registered an annual growth of more than 30% during
the last four years. The whole State has been connected
through an Optical Fibre Cable Network and a statewide network
of competent training institutions has been established
for building a pool of world-class IT professionals for
providing strength and support to the IT industry in the
State.
Policy
Regarding Setting up of SEZ
SEZs are specifically delineated
duty-free enclaves treated as a foreign territory for the
purpose of industrial, service and trade operations, with
exemption from customs duties and a more liberal regime
in respect of other levies, foreign investment and other
transactions. Domestic regulations, restrictions and infrastructure
inadequacies are sought to be eliminated in the SEZs for
creating a hassle-free environment.
The State of Maharashtra has been
in the forefront in attracting foreign direct investment
for accelerating the pace of economic growth. The SEZ scheme
seeks to create a simple and transparent system and procedures
for enhancing productivity and the ease of doing business
in Maharashtra.
