http://safegoa.com/ Safe Goa - The Vision
Over the last few years, the perception of Goa worldwide has been tainted on many occasions. Visitors to Goa, be they foreign or Indian have nowhere to turn for information on safety, legal issues, visa formalities, help or assistance. Visitors sometimes take their liberties for granted and knowingly or unknowingly abuse the freedom they enjoy in Goa. Sometimes, visitors are unaware of their rights and face harassment from many quarters. There are many facets to the complex and blessed land we know and love called Goa. SafeGoa.com aims at filling in this gap where it seeks to be a consolidated reference forum for travellers to Goa as well as residents of Goa be they Goan, Indians from other parts of the country or foreigners. SafeGoa.com not only addresses the “Do’s and Don’t” of enjoying Goa Safely but also addresses standard issues like visa laws and registration procedures, property ownership, business establishment and government regulations. It aims to guide travellers, visitors and residents in the right direction in case of any emergency as well as present a forum for them to voice their questions and grievances as well as find answers for their questions. The Forum is currently seeking the support and information from ALL major embassies in India including the British Embassy, the US Embassy, the Russian Embassy just to name a few. The legal support for the forum and guidance is being spearheaded by Adv. Jamshed Mistry who is a renowned supreme court lawyer and has continuously helped and represented Goa based issues. The British Business Group has agreed in principle to help with disseminating information through our website and will be represented at the launch. We are also seeking the blessings of the Home Ministry of Goa as well as the Tourism Ministry to ensure that all agencies can work together in presenting a cohesive help site to visitors and residents alike. This is why we would like the active participation and support of the Goa Police Department to ensure that ALL points of view and perspectives are represented in the site. To help people understand the problems the police face in enforcing law and order and help them understand how to make it easier for the police and safer for the people in Goa. Not only is it necessary that visitors, residents and business travellers enjoy Goa in a safe manner, but it is our responsibility to ensure that all agencies are working together to secure the environment and ensure the security, safety and integrity of each one of us. SafeGoa.Com is the first step in this direction. Someday we hope to grow into SafeIndia.com "The woods are lovely dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And Miles to go Before I sleep" If you’re interested in knowing more or contributing your point of view – please talk to us @ i...@safegoa.com or +91-96198-55350 - Faiz & Lynford