Negative propaganda by some sections of the people onenvironmental issues is hampering industrial growth in the country, mainly affecting the alumina industry, said Tom Albanese, chief executive officer, Vedanta Group.

Albanese was speaking at the international conference on Bauxite organised by the International Bauxite, Alumina and Aluminium Society, here recently.

Stating that there was immense potential in Andhra and Odissa for the industry, he said best technology was now available to address all environmental and pollution issues. He said the industry was expecting some positive results in the coming days on the back of centre's Make in India policy.