Industries Minister P. Rajeeve has dismissed the criticism over extending invitation to IT companies in Bengaluru following the drinking water crisis there stating that it need not be seen in the present context alone but is part of an aggressive effort of Kerala to showcase the State as an ideal destination for future investments.
Talking to media persons here on Tuesday, Mr. Rajeeve said that the State has just added one more point to its presentation to woo investors by mentioning about the presence of 44 rivers and that the State didn’t face a water crisis, which is just another added advantage. “There is not much noise when there is flight of companies from Kerala to other States but the problem is always when something is done to attract investments here,” the Minister said.
Additionally, Kerala has good air quality while Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi figure among the most safe cities to work as selected by working women. Kerala finds mention ahead of States like Tamil Nadu and Gujarat in employability index in the recently published India Employment Report by the International Labour Organisation. This could be primarily attributed to women’s safety and women’s participation in the workforce, Mr. Rajeeve said.
