Govt will try to retain Kitex, says Minister Babu

KOCHI: Minister K Babu said all steps will be taken to retain the Kitex Company in the state. Talking to reporters after holding talks with the managing director of the company, he said the issue will be solved amicably.

District collector Sheik M Pareed has been asked to solve the dispute between Kitex and the action council of Kizhakkambalam grama panchayat. The panchayat is against the extensive pollution caused by the company.

A meeting will be held with the panchayat again after two weeks, the minister said. Babu said the government will put pressure on the Kitex group to make more major investments in the state.