Kumta: “As some fake environmentalist are opposing setting up of industries, the district lacks industries and development,” said Karnataka Fisheries Development Corporation chairman Rajendra Naik. After inaugurating a road show organized as part of the Vendor Development and Investor Summit to be held in Bengaluru this month he said there is scope for industrial development in the district. “But some fake environmentalists are opposing setting up of industrial development in the district. “But some fake environmentalist are opposing setting up of industries here. Following the strict rules of the government, including coastal regulation zone (CRZ), no business houses are ready to set up units in the district. Therefore, CRZ restriction should be reduced to 50 metres, said ZP member Ratnakar Naik. Following strict government rules, it is not possible to convert agriculture land for industrial purposes. “The district requires good road connectivity and the state government should ease the rules,” he added.