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WhoÂ’s first
So Goa is rich? Rich by Rs. 1025 crore and with so much money no doubt many politicians and officials may be licking their lips at the booty that is expected to come their way. No doubt the increase of the plan outlay by 35 per cent must have come as a pleasant surprise to the government who went to Delhi to meet the Planning Commission members.
And off course by getting such a large amount there must be some pre conditions such as sewerage, power and other important subjects. And this is the questionable area - ‘other important subjects.’ What will that be and will it be subjects meant for the betterment of the people of Goa or for some vapid star to come to Goa and enjoy themselves at the cost of the state, just as it happened last year. Yes, that is the question all Goa should be asking as to who gets first go at this money.
No doubt Goa is suffering from many ills and it would be prudent on part of the government to sit down with the people, village by village, taluka by taluka to discuss what is off top priority and to ensure that basic needs and demands are met. There will be a host of demands with everyone demanding their piece of the cake as well as ensuring that their name is enshrined in history. Also there will be many who will try to get their hands on some of the booty – who will ever want to miss a chance to let such a profitable opportunity go by. And that is where this government has to be careful and ensure things do not go awry.
So what needs to be done for Goa? Let us consider the most important priorities which is a good sewerage system which can not only handle the sanitation in the towns and ensure there is no more flooding. Another problem that is facing Goa is the electricity problems. Yes, the states infrastructure badly needs a boost. And much more is needed is to really develop Goa like the healthcare system, education, betterment of the roads, water supply, improving the law and order system by upgrading the police force, environmental protection, facilities for the senior citizens. The list can go on and on and on.
But then what will come first or to put it plainly who will come first to grab a share of the booty remains to be seen. No doubt the demands will be large and varied but the authorities should realise that little progress has been made in the past few years and it is common manÂ’s needs that have to come first, first and always first.
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