On completion of his deputation tenure Mr. Sanjay Sethi, IAS, (MH-1992) will stand relieved from the post of Chairperson, JNPA, with effect from January 2, 2024. 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 whopping Rs 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.”
