Mumbai: Realty firm Parsvnath Developers on Tuesday said it will develop a 112-acre Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Rajasthan, which is likely to attract an investment of Rs 1400 crore.

"The SEZ envisages an investment of Rs 1400 crore and will focus on giving a further boost to gems and jewellery industry," Parsvnath Developers said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange.

Parsvnath SEZ Ltd, a subsidiary of Parsvnath Developers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rajasthan Government in this regard.

"This is a very significant MoU for us as this will help us in hastening the process of our commercial activity in Rajasthan. We have already identified location for the SEZ, which will be on the outskirts of Jaipur," Parsvnath SEZ Ltd Director S N Sharma said.

The project is scheduled for completion within three years from the commencement of construction.

"Once complete, the project is expected to generate employment for more than 60,000 persons in the State of Rajasthan," Sharma added.
Source : PTI