The follow-up meeting of the Kodagu investors conclave that was held in last December, was convened at Balbhavan in Madikeri.

The investors discussed various issues like land conversion, electricity problem, various regulations laid down by the Environmental Pollution Board etc.

Addressing the participants, District Industrial Centre Joint Director Varadaraju said that the progress report of the investors is reviewed every week and actions will be taken to find suitable solution to the problems.

He assured of directing all the officers to co-operate with the investors.

State Forest Industry Development Board President M B Devaiah said that organising the conclave will help to provide employment opportunities to the youth, hence it will help to retain the youth power.

District Chamber of Commerce President G Chidwilas expressed happiness over the investment of Rs 4,000 crore from 375 investors that was pooled in the conclave that was organised in December.

source: http://www.DeccanHerald.com / Home> District / DHNS / Madikeri, March 22nd, 2013