Paper on
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Part of THE FUTURE OF GOA initiative
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There is a growing perception among Goans that the influx of "outsiders"
from other Indian states is dilluting Goan identity and destabilizing social
and religious harmony. In this brilliant paper, Daryl Martyris addresses the
roots of the problem and proposes several intelligent and straight-forward
solutions to tackle the issue - respecting the interests of all.
Daryl Martyris recently graduated with a Masters degree in Public
Administration and International Development from Harvard University. He
currently works for the US Federal Government in Washington DC.
Some quotes:
"Though, migrant labor is essential for many sectors of the Goan economy,
the volume of migration has triggered a growing volume of protest from
native Goans over the impact it is having on the economic and social fabric
of the State."
"The problem arises from the fact that above-average growth-rates and high
levels of human development have not translated into employment (or suitable
employment) for many local Goans. Consequently large numbers of educated
Goan youth migrate out of Goa in search of jobs every year."
"For example, with just 2 colleges of engineering with an intake capacity of
580 students, Goa allows 60-70 seats for out-of-state students. On the other
hand a state like Karnataka with 47 engineering colleges allows just 25
seats for out-of-state students."
"While increased access to education and the low status associated with
agricultural labor have caused a shift away from traditional agriculture,
changes in the structure of social institutions have also contributed to a
loss in the means to pursue traditional means of livelihood. Prior to 1961,
for centuries the institution of the Communidade was the local model of
governance."
"Residential stability is usually associated with greater civic engagement
and trust is higher among those who have interacted for a long period of
time and have established cooperative relations. Creating a network of
social relations and building trust takes time, and some relations and
experiences (e.g., those with family and childhood friends) cannot be
recreated."
"The proportion of Catholics has decreased due to higher relative
out-migration of Catholics, and higher relative in-migration of Hindus. One
common, though unsubstantiated perception in the Catholic community is that
the community, which once dominated the administrative bureaucracy, is now
discriminated against in allotment of government jobs."
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Interview on
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Born 1948 in Carmona, Mathany Saldanha is Goa's minister for Tourism, Sports
and Youth Affairs and was elected MLA by the constituency of Cortalim
(Salcete). Having participated and led several social and environmental
struggles in Goa, from 1974 till date, he is presently a member of the
United Goans Democratic Party. He has been in Europe, America and Asia and
shares strong bonds with Goa's Diaspora. This is the conversation we had in
December 2003 in his office in Cortalim.
Some quotes:
"For us democracy is to achieve power"
"We have no more role models to be proud of"
"too many Goans will die of fear"
"regional parties have better knowledge and feelings about the state"
"Goans have no collective feeling and pride"
"I will contest again"
"If Goa becomes great, then I become great"
"I wish I could help (Goans abroad) to come back and settle here"
Full interview:
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