The Central Government, while notifying any area as a Special Economic Zone or an additional area to be included in the Special Economic Zone and discharging its functions under this Act, shall be guided by the following, namely:--

(a) generation of additional economic activity;

(b) promotion of exports of goods and services;

(c) promotion of investment from domestic and foreign sources;

(d) creation of employment opportunities;

(e) development of infrastructure facilities; and

(f) maintenance of sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State and friendly relations with foreign States.