EOU India

The EOU Scheme introduced in early 1981, is complementary to the SEZ scheme (erstwhile EPZ scheme). It adopts the same production regime but offers a wider option in location with reference to factors like source of raw materials, port of export, hinterland facilities, availability of technological skills, existence of an industrial base, and the need for a large area of land for the project.

 Over the last decade, Export Oriented Units have evolved as a major player in the country's export effort. They have grown consistently at double digit level, and recorded a growth of about 27.48% during the year 2004-05