The Export Promotion Bureau of the Government of Uttar Pradesh has invited offers from world class infrastructure developers with international experience for setting up an integrated special economic zone (SEZ) at Bhadohi in the State.

The project had received Central Government clearance in January 2001.

An area of 1,000 hectares has been earmarked for the SEZ. The land required for the first phase of the project is being acquired by the Bhadohi Industrial Development Authority.

The Bhadohi SEZ would be eligible for all the incentives announced by the Government for setting up of SEZs and for infrastructure projects. Also, the Development Commissioner of the SEZ would have full powers with regard to labour issues and single window clearances on fast-track basis.

The last date for submission of bids is 17 July 2001.

For more details, visit www.epbupindia.com or contact:

Export Promotion Commissioner

Government of Uttar Pradesh

Room No.423, Secretariat Annexe

Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh 226 001

e-mail: harry@up.nic.in

It may be recalled that on 18 May 2001, the State Government’s Export Promotion Bureau had invited offers for appointing consultants for a special economic zone and an international airport along with an aviation hub, at Greater Noida in the State.