India, Aug. 14 -- Maharashtra industries minister Uday Samant will meet industrialists and representatives of industry associations in Chakan on August 16 to discuss infrastructure-related problems in the industrial belt, amid concerns that some companies could consider shifting operations to other districts or outside Maharashtra because of poor road conditions and inadequate infrastructure.

Samant spoke to office-bearers of the Chakan industrial association over the phone on Thursday following reports highlighting the deteriorating condition of roads in the industrial area.

A meeting has been scheduled for 4pm on August 16 in Chakan, where the minister is expected to hear the concerns of industrialists and discuss possible solutions....