<The focus should be that Dabolim revert its status to a civilian airport with an option for the Coast Guard / Navy / Air ambulance( if any) to use it when required and in emergencies. Not the other way round.>[Gabriel de Figueiredo, March 24]
Thank YOU, Gabriel, for clearly setting out the ultimate goal for Dabolim. As there will be the inevitable twists and turns along the way, it is necessary to have this long term goal clearly in mind. In addition, it may be necessary to continue the campaign to "brainwash" goanetters about the potential of civil aviation for Goa. This has to be done in the comprehensive context of Indian and international aviation. This may be the only way to prevent Dabolim from falling completely into military clutches.
