Land acquisition completed for Pondy SEZ: Rangasamy

Madurai, Feb 23 (UNI) Work for setting up of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in the Union Territory of Puducherry was moving at a fast pace with land acquisition for the project being completed, Chief Minister N Rangasamy said today.

The process of land acquisition for the project has been very smooth he said while addressing mediapersons here, after inaugurating the Rs One crore CT and MRI Scan and Endoscopic Scan Unit at the Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Centre. Other works for the SEZ at Sethuraopet, near Puducherry, has commenced, he added.

While establishing that the setting up of SEZ was witnessing stiff opposition in other states, including neighbouring Tamil Nadu, he said the process has been very smooth in the Union Territory.

Underlining the need for infrastructure development for faster economic growth, he said the new port for Puducherry was necessary.

Responding to a question on the opposition to the project from locals, Mr Rangasamy said it has got the nod of the Centre.

However, it would proceed only after ascertaining the views of the people and getting necessary clearance from the Union Environment and Forest Ministry, he added.

When asked about regional imbalances in the Union Territory, Mr Rangasamy said adequate financial allocations were being made to ensure equitable development of all the regions. Programmes and specific projects were designed with that objective. he Further, extended an invitation to those in the industry and health care sector to invest in Puducherry MORE UNI