30 March 2008
Special Economic Zone (SEZ)
There is economic boom in the country in the past ten years. Almost all sectors are doing well. There is no exaggeration to mention here that the boom in the information technology sector has accelerated the growth in other sectors also.
About 20 years ago, a trade delegation from Japan visited India. They were of the opinion that India was a dead market. Indians did not have the policy of use and throw; they repair things and retain the same.
Now the position has completely changed. Motor companies from all over the world–Japan, Korea, America and Germany–are having production centers in India.
In the IT sector we can even say that we are next to none.
The industrial growth, trade and consumption have made it necessary to establish special economic zones.
In India, in earlier periods, communists were putting spokes on the wheel of industrial growth. Now, in practice they are initiating development activities. The West Bengal government is the best example.
Vastu guidelines for industrial groups to establish SEZ
1.Shape
The shape of the site may be rectangular or square. If the shape of the site is different, it may be corrected nearer to rectangular or square. The segregated land can be used to create green belt.
2.Level
It is desirable to have the site with natural slope from west to east or south to north. The site may be corrected in such a way that the south-west area is of height level. North-west area and south-east area may be equal in level. The north-east area may be on the lowest level.
The central area (Brahmasthan) may be flat in level. It should not be lower or higher in level. Further the central area should not have water or heat.
3.Magnetic Alignment
Site with perfect magnetic alignment will ensure prosperity and growth. There is no need to worry if the deviation is within ten degree. In many sites, the magnetic variation is about 45°. In such a site the compass needle will share a corner as north instead of a side. The defect in magnetic alignment may be compensated by proper placements according to true north.
4.Roads
East facing site will be very good and may be easier to make the building plan as per vastusastra. North facing site also may be equally good. South facing and west facing sites may be made good by initiating proper building plan.
Interior roads may be planned carefully. It is desirable to have roads on all the four sides of the site. Cross roads may be planned on straight lines according to magnetic north.
5.Zones
In SEZ allocation of zones should be done very carefully. The central area of the SEZ may be kept free. The area may be maintained as garden or central circle for the whole area.
All the four corners may be kept open to sky. North-east zone may have underground water bodies like pond, pool, well, bore wells, sump etc. Lightweight industries can be located in the north-east area. Software buildings can be located in this area.
South-east area may be allotted to heat based industries or chemical industries.
South zone may be allotted to heavy industries. West zone may be allotted to ancillary industries. North-west area may be allotted to warehouses.
6.Gates
Gates may be located in positive locations. In other words certain areas are not permitted to have openings. Out of the possible corner entries (total eight corners) four are positive locations. One can understand the position of corner entries by reading the following diagram.
Apart from corner entry, entry may be located in the positive locations of the respective directions. Entry in the middle area is not acceptable for south and east directions. However, entry in the middle of north or middle of west are acceptable.
7.Lay-out plan
The layout plan for each industry should be planned carefully as per vastusastra for the overall success of the special economic zone.