Thiruvananthapuram, Tuesday 18 May 2010: The state government would implement the Smart City project, if Tecom were not willing to do the same. They were given enough time but now they are posing hurdles, Chief minister V S Achuthanandan said.

The CM was speaking at a special press conference called on the wake of the fourth year anniversary of the LDF government. The government was able to solve the problems faced by the farmers. The government has implemented agriculture debt waiver scheme.

The accumulation rate of paddy was raised. The system to provide rice for Rs 2 a kg will be raised to 35 lakh families, at present that is 25 lakh. Free medical project would be provided to 30 lakh families.

As part of EMS Housing project, 5, 25,000 houses will be built. Paddy agriculture will be extended to 15,000 hectors. With the renovation of Info park one lakh will get employment opportunities. Vizhinjam project is expected to start by this year, VS added..