Anand Sharma to meet ministers of four southern states tomorrow

NEW DELHI: Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma will tomorrow meet industry ministers of the four southern states, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, and review sector-specific issues.

"The review meeting is likely to be attended by the Industry Ministers of these states in Kovalam, Kerala," an official statement said.

Sharma, who also holds the textiles portfolio, is leaving today for a two-day visit to Kerala.

"He will review issues pertaining to commerce, industry and textile in the southern states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, tomorrow," it said.

During the meeting, it said, the Minister is also likely to discuss issues related to plantation, textiles and manufacturing, it said.

He will also meet Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, it added.