Baba Kalyani Committee

The Baba Kalyani led Committee was constituted by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry in June, 2018 to study the existing SEZ policy of India.

Recommendations

  • Framework shift from export growth to broad-based Employment and Economic growth (Employment and Economic Enclaves- 3Es)
  • Shift from supply driven to demand driven approach for 3Es development to improve efficiency of investment-based on certain industries, current level of existing inventory in the region.
  • Dispute resolution through arbitration and commercial courts.
  • Formulation of separate rules and procedures for manufacturing and service SEZs.
  • Enhance competitiveness by enabling ecosystem development by funding high speed multi modal connectivity, business services and utility infrastructure.
  • Promote integrated industrial and urban development through walk to work zones.
  • Greater coordination between states and centre on the framework development to bring linkages between all initiatives.