Mumbai-SEZ has sought yet another extension for its multi-product special economic zone on 5,000 hectares land in Khopta, Raigad district in Maharashtra. ”The state government has recommended the proposal. Now, the final decision will be taken by the board of approval in a meeting on May 22,” a senior industries department official told Times of India on Friday. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Mumbai-SEZ-now-seeks-one-more-extension/articleshow/13277457.cms
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