How will communities surrounding SEZs be included in the development process? And how will we ensure they are not marginalized?

Surrounding communities will benefit from employment, business-to-business linkages, infrastructural development and the development of Urban Support Areas. The expansion of the logistics and maritime industry will involve increased linkages between and among several industries, including third party logistics, accounting, professional services, commercial services, drivers and equipment operators, repair technicians and information technology professionals etc. The expansion of the maritime and logistics industry represents an injection of capital investments by both the government and private firms. This will have the effect of creating more direct and indirect employment for the workers in the maritime and logistics industry and the suppliers of goods and services  from other closely linked industries. More employment creates more income for businesses which can stimulate greater business-to-business linkages with and across industries. Development of road networks, utility systems and other infrastructural developments including the build-out of Urban Support Areas (proper housing, transportation, schools, hospitals and recreational infrastructure) will enhance the communities and boost the welfare of persons living, working and operating businesses in the areas.