The draft guidelines on green SEZs introduced by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Has elaborated on optimization of use of energy, power, water consumption, plantation in the project, ventilation, internal roads, waste management, site restoration and preservation, etc. All new & existing SEZs must implement these green guidelines and go for green certification.

SEZs are special enclaves aimed at creating world class infrastructure. Overall, all new & existing SEZs should implement green guidelines mentioned and go for green certification. The green guidelines and certification for SEZs is to be implemented as: Entire SEZ (covering both new & existing) by developer; Individual buildings by owner/developer, as applicable.