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/ITES
Policy-2009 New
Considering Maharashtra’s
strengths in terms of human resources, connectivity and
infrastructure, and the special significance of Information
Technology (IT) for generating employment, increasing efficiency
and improving the quality of life, the State Government
announced its first IT Policy in 1998. It was followed by
the IT and ITEnabled Services (ITES) Policy in 2003 which
provided comprehensive support for the further development
of this sector in Maharashtra.
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.
