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`Kerala mature enough to promote industries'

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Industrialist says State should protect its environment

KOCHI: Kerala has learned a lot of lessons from the past and has become mature enough to promote large number of industrial ventures, Kochouseph Chittilappilly, industrialist and managing director of V-Guard Industries, has said.

He cautioned against starting industries that pollute the environment, as the State has to protect its environment.

He was addressing delegates at a programme called `Shaping young minds - managing career expectations', organised by the All India Management Association, in association with Kerala Management Association here on Saturday.

Mr. Kochouseph was optimistic about the changes taking place in the State as many companies are investing in Kerala now. Pointing out that there was no major strike over the bonus issue, he said industrial relations have improved in the State.

Recalling his own experiences, Mr.Kochouseph said globalisation had not been an impediment to growth. Adopting appropriate strategies to deal with emerging situations was vital in the modern scenario. His company had started outsourcing from the very beginning, he said.

Positive thinking

Positive thinking is an important factor for development. Nevertheless, the entrepreneur should be aware of his or her weaknesses.

Not all rank-holders are successful. He advocated youngsters to find opportunity in adversity. ``Will power can perform wonders where IQ fails,'' he said.

Tanusree Shankar, noted dancer and choreographer, stressed the need for yearning for learning. G.K. Nischol, director general, All India Management Association, N.R. Pai, president of Kerala Management Association, and others spoke.

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