[Goanet] Strange question : about the pontti...

[Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या * فريدريك نورونيا]

This is a strange question: what fuel did the pontti (traditional Goan
lamp) use?
Thanks in advance. Had a doubt which I need to clarify... FN
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[Goanet] ‘CRZ Officials find nothing incriminating at Raheja’

[Sam Furtado]

‘CRZ Officials find nothing incriminating at Raheja’


Dated 30 September, 2015

First of all it was *Good News to hear that “a** two-member team of Goa
Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) headed by expert committee led by
Ragunath Dhume. Benaulim MLA Caetano Silva, members of Carmona villagers’
forum and over 100 villagers* were present during the inspection at the
Raheja project site on Tuesday afternoon but did not find anything
incriminating at the site nor any construction activity underway. Carmona
Panchayat officials stayed away from the inspection”.  http://bit.ly/1YNRVNm

*The Question arises now who in the first place gave the permission to
Raheja Builders to undertake a Housing Project at Carmona without the
consent or taking village People of Carmona in confidence and their
permission to do so *and thereby also destroying the mangroves along the
banks of the river without permission from the Sarpanch of the Village or
the authorities concerned after having pointed out Goa to that in 2011 to
the Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA that mangroves were destroyed
at the property while in 2015 the same department had given its permission
by over-ruling its earlier report, which definitely gives you an idea about
that these fretful authorities who too could be hand-in-gloves with the
Raheja Builder to give the green signal and now cry wolf.

It was conspicuous that Carmona Panchayat officials abstained from the
inspection and assessing the related site, which all the more deepens the
mystery behind it?  http://bit.ly/1YNRVNm

Further as given to understand. Speaking to reporters, the complainant
Sucorro Miranda charged Rahejas of deliberately not clearing the bushes to
conceal their misdeeds He said that they would not be calling for another
inspection but instead would wait for the report. He charged Rahejas of
blocking the traditional access along the river and of dictating terms to
the villagers by putting boards that trespassers will be prosecuted.
http://bit.ly/1YNRVNm

Dictating terms of Rajah's to the Carmona villagers of Goa by putting
boards, which say those trespassers will be prosecuted, Which is outright
and detestable.  The People of Carmona Village should now collectively
demand the scrapping of the Raheja Housing Project at Carmona village
altogether and dam with it returning back the money to Raheja Builder and
ask them to get lost from Carmona.  http://bit.ly/1YNRVNm

The expert committee comprising of Ragunath Dhume and the Benaulim MLA
Caetano Silva, along with the members of Carmona villagers’ forum and
others like minded people should collectively file Public Interest
Litigation (PIL) in the Court to scrap the Raheja Housing Project at
Carmona Village altogether and be done with it.



Villagers of Carmona village should formulate all attempts to see that the
Raheja Housing Project is squeezed out for good or else the door to other
land-sharks grabbers would forever be opened destroying the very natural
history and the environment as well the customs and traditions of People of
Goa.



SAVE TREES, SAVE ENVIRONMENT, SAVE GOA.


Sam Furtado

[Goanet] Bharat Mukti Morcha condemns Baina demolitions

[Sebastian]

http://bharatmukti.blogspot.in/2015/10/bharat-mukti-morcha-condemns-baina.html

Bharat Mukti Morcha strongly condemns demolition of people's houses at Baina 
beach on 26th September 2015 under the direction from Goa Coastal Zone 
Management Authority. 157 houses were demolished in order to clear up the 
beach. Bharat Mukti Morcha observes double standards in enforcing the CRZ 
regulations in Goa. Bharat Mukti Morcha calls for immidiate halt to any future 
demolitions at Katem-Baina.

The Supreme Court of India, on January 21, 2009 had ordered demolition of a 
portion of Cidade de Goa, owned by Fomento Resorts and Hotels that houses 54 
hotel rooms besides a health club, conference and business rooms and other 
facilities. Goa Government instead of demolishing the hotel changed the law 
through ordinance to amend a 114-year-old law in order to save a portion of a 
five-star resort.

Demolition was ordered as as the hotel management violated certain guidelines 
in the agreement reached between the government and the resort and three months 
were given to implement the order. At this juncture State Cabinet decided to 
promulgate an ordinance amending the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 so that the 
government is empowered to modify any agreement with the hotel management to 
meet any exigencies. At that time employees association had pointed out that 
around 650 jobs would be lost, if demolition takes place. All this is recorded 
in times of India report available online at the links:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-to-bring-ordinance-to-save-five-star-resort/articleshow/4194603.cms

Government it appears was concerned about jobs of 650 people and now careless 
about houses where more than 2000 people stay for many decades. The point is 
that Cidade de Goa was protected through ordinance route and then ratified in 
Goa Legislative Assembly for the reasons of race. Audhoot Timblo who owns the 
Hotel Cidade de Goa, Digambar Kamat then Chief Minster of Goa as well as 
Manohar Parrikar, then Leader of the Opposition are all Euressian Bamons. 
Ordinance was passed to protect Bamon Raj. In Baina no Bamon is affected and 
all the people are mulnivasis.

Again we see the similar situation in case of Hotel Grand Hyatt in Bambolim. 
The high court of Bombay at Goa on 25th February 2014 delivered a split verdict 
on a petition filed by two NGOs against Hotel Grand Hyatt and others at 
Bambolim for illegal constructions in a no-development zone (NDZ). Justice 
Roshan Dalvi directed demolitions of constructions within 100m of the high tide 
line (HTL) of the river bank, while justice F M Reis set aside the permissions 
granted and ordered the authorities to examine the revision/re-validation of 
the plan afresh. Justice Reis ordered exemplary and punitive costs on the 
respondents and directed Goan Real Estate and Construction Ltd and Goan Hotels 
& Clubs Pvt Ltd to pay Rs 25,00,000.

That means both the Judges found Hotel Grand Hyatt illegal. One Judge advocated 
demolition while other one ordered exemplary punishment.

Then on 22nd January 2015 Justice U V Bakre in his judgment has agreed with the 
findings of Justice F M Reis, who in his judgment had sought penalty and 
revalidation of the construction of hotels at Bambolim, and not demolition. 
That means Hotel Grand Hyatt was protected and construction carried on 
illegally in no-development zone was condoned and allowed to exist. Why then 
demolition in Baina? This is recorded in Navhind Times report :

http://www.navhindtimes.in/bambolim-illegal-construction-judge-upholds-punitive-costs-revalidation/

We understand that people of Baina are no Eurasian Bamons. They are mulnivasis 
living on beach, engaged in hard work, fishing and other type of work. We are 
also aware that MPT has plans to establish its control over Baina Beach.

  

[Goanet] Louis Berger Case: Goa Police seeks NARCO analysis tests for three accused - Business Standard'

[Sam Furtado]

Louis Berger Case: Goa Police seeks NARCO analysis tests for three
accused Dated
September 30, 2015

Referring to the news article - Business Standard - captioned Louis Berger
Case: Goa Police seeks NARCO analysis tests for three accused and the
comments by Goa Superintendent of Police, Karthik Kashap to the Press;
excerpts from the news below.

"We have sent an application to the concerned court seeking for NARCO
analysis test of three main accused in the case namely, ex-chief minister
Digambar Kamat, ex- PWD minister Churchill Alemao and project director and
principal chief engineer of PWD Anand Wachasunder," Goa Superintendent of
Police(crime branch), Karthik Kashap told ANI here.

http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGkGk0Z9MzruFi1ECGmRB7tEtBvGg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778959966318&ei=fHAMVoipKc7g3AGrtqH4BQ&url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/louis-berger-case-goa-police-seeks-narco-analysis-tests-for-three-accused-115093001347_1.html

*Who was the first person to send the dossier to those accountable and on
Prima facie seems all are involved?*. Why this prejudice or biases by Goa
Superintendent of Police, Karthik Kashap to NARCO Analysis on 3 persons
only what about the rest?

*WHY ONLY THREE and What about others who are implicated in the felony; Are
they not part and parcel to the misdeeds.*

Is the SP of Goa Police anchoring some resentment on these 3 persons only?

*If found on the wrong side of the law paying-off then all must be
disciplined by the same token.*

Sam Furtado

Mumbai

Re: [Goanet] GOA’S REMAINS NEED TO BE SALVAGED

[Vivian A. DSouza]

It gladdens my heart to see such well minded individuals working "pro bono" (I 
hope I got thewords right) for the good of Goa.  While all of us may not have 
the talents to help, we could alldip into our pockets and send some money, 
however much or little it may be, to help the cause.I plan to do so, and hope 
others will join me.
  Vivian A. D'Souza
   From: Aires Rodrigues 
 To: goanet  
 Sent: Monday, September 28, 2015 9:39 PM
 Subject: [Goanet] GOA’S REMAINS NEED TO BE SALVAGED
   
We need to laud and salute various persons and NGO’s more particularly  the
Goa Foundation led by Claude and Norma Alvares for toiling tirelessly over
the years in dealing and highlighting issues concerning Goa’s environment
and ecology including that illegal mining that ravaged Goa. Their efforts
are finally bearing fruit. A ray of hope for the coming generations who
will now at least be able to see something that remains of Goa. Our Goa,
which was once the paradise of the East, now lies at crossroads for
posterity.


Yesterday I received a call from Claude Alvares requesting me to assist
them by appearing in the Tiracol matter before the High Court. It is just a
coincidence that a day earlier the Senior most Supreme Court Judge
T.S.Thakur speaking at Panaji exhorted lawyers to work free for social
causes. Justice Thakur felt that for doing so the advocates would be paid
by prayers which would be much more valuable than the money that they
otherwise earn.

Claude and Norma could be assured of  my assistance at all times.


We owe it to Goa to strengthen the hands of persons like Claude, Norma and
others who are attempting to save what remains of Goa from the ruthless
land sharks and the corrupt politicians.


Aires Rodrigues

Advocate High Court

C/G-2, Shopping Complex

Ribandar Retreat,

Ribandar – Goa – 403006

Mobile No: 9822684372

Office Tel  No: (0832) 2444012

Email: airesrodrigu...@gmail.com

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          airesrodrig...@yahoo.com

You can also reach me on

Facebook.com/ AiresRodrigues

Twitter@rodrigues_aires


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[Goanet] Rains, this evening... in Goa

[Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या * فريدريك نورونيا]

It rained in Goa on Thursday evening, accompanied with quite some thunder.
When I was at Mapusa, a bolt struck somewhere close, or so it seemed from
the sound.

Many who had left for work on a sunny morning got caught in the sudden
downpour, with continued for a good two hours or so.

The weatherman says (this is via the Net, not the unreliable local met
service) that there could be some rain and some thunderstorms too over the
next week. Let's see  It's also a long-weekend this week, so Goa can
expect the usual tourist frenzy it sees at times like these, and some
crowded roads.

Stay safe! FN
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[Goanet] If you like eating fresh fish & would like your children & grandchildren eat fish, then please sign this petition

[Robin Viegas]

From: bcsabha.kal...@gmail.com
To: 

Hello,I just signed the petition, "PM Narendra Modi: 2016: MANDATORY ECO 
FRIENDLY GANESHA'S."
I think this is important. Will you sign it too?
Here's the 
link:http://www.change.org/p/pm-narendra-modi-2016-mandatory-eco-friendly-ganesha-s
Thanks,
Bombay Catholic Sabha, Kalina Unit
(get every fly member & friend to sign, we need numbers)


  

[Goanet] Pope Francis and India's Narendra Modi had very different visits to America (LATimes.com)

[Goanet Reader]

By Christine Mai-DucContact Reporter

  Pope Francis and Indian Prime Minister Narendra
  Modi both landed in the U.S. last week in
  overlapping visits. They each lead a billion people
  worldwide, and drew crowds, worship and controversy
  while here. There were tears, talk about climate
  change and the role of women. Still, a closer look
  at their itineraries shows some key differences.

Obama welcomed the pope at the airport, hugged Modi at the
U.N. (Getty Images / Associated Press)

President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greeted Pope
Francis at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Tuesday,
breaking with White House protocol.

Obama greeted Modi with an embrace in a United Nations
hallway Monday morning, on Day 5 of Modi's five-day trip to
the United States. It was the fifth meeting between the two
world leaders in a year, according to an Indian government
spokesman.

The pope hung out with the homeless, abuse victims and
prisoners; Modi with Google, Facebook and Apple (Associated
Press)

Modi and Pope Francis had some meetings in common: Both spoke
to world leaders at the United Nations and met with President
Obama. But the similarities stopped there.

Modi, primarily focused on strengthening commercial ties,
rubbed shoulders with top tech executives such as Apple's Tim
Cook, Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Mark Zuckerberg at
Facebook.

  Francis, on the other hand, took a detour to meet
  with victims of sex abuse, turned down lunch with
  leaders in Washington to dine with the homeless and
  visited prisoners in Philadelphia and inner-city
  students in East Harlem, New York. Francis also
  addressed a joint meeting of Congress, the first
  pontiff in history to do so.

1 million gathered to see the pope in Philadelphia; 18,000
showed up for Modi in California (Associated Press / Tribune
News Service)

Organizers estimated that about 1 million faithful would turn
out to see Francis celebrate Sunday Mass on the Benjamin
Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia. Days earlier, about 80,000
lottery winners lined Central Park in New York City to await
his arrival.

On Sunday, Modi spoke at a "town hall" event at the SAP
Center in San Jose, Calif., attended by an estimated 18,000
people, many of them Indian Americans.

Both men lead more than 1 billion people each worldwide.
There are an estimated 72 million U.S. Catholics, and more
than 2.8 million Indian Americans live in the U.S., according
to U.S. Census figures.

The pope skipped California while Modi rubbed elbows with
state and business leaders (European Pressphoto Agency)

Modi spent a good deal of his time in the U.S. on the West
Coast, meeting with California Gov. Jerry Brown in San Jose
on Sunday to discuss climate change as part of his swing
through the Golden State.

The pope, on the other hand, kept his travel to the East
Coast, even as he celebrated a Mass to canonize Father
Junipero Serra, who founded several of California's 21
missions and became the first saint canonized on U.S. soil.
(Over the weekend, just days after Serra was canonized,
vandals struck the Carmel Mission where the remains of the
missionary are buried, toppling statues and damaging
gravesites.)

On climate change, the pope quoted Martin Luther King Jr.,
while Modi went with Gandhi (AFP/Getty Images / European
Pressphoto Agency)

Both Francis and Modi invoked the names of peaceful leaders
in their discussions of climate change.

Quoting Mahatma Gandhi, whom he called "that towering
personality of our times," Modi said, "We must care, too, for
that future world that we ourselves will not be able to see."
Speaking at the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit
last week, Modi said that climate change must be a priority,
but that changes must be made with an eye to how they affect
the poor.

"When we speak of climate change, there is a hint, unspoken
or not, of safeguarding what we already have. But when we
speak of climate justice, then the responsibility of saving
the poor from the vagaries of climate is something that will
help us."

  The pontiff also spoke about how climate change
  affects the world's poorest, saying they "suffer
  most from such offenses," and speaking of a "true
  right of the environment."

  "They are cast off by society, forced to live off
  what is discarded and suffer unjustly from the
  consequences of the abuse of the environment,"
  Francis told the United Nations General Assembly.
  "They are part of today's widespread and quietly
  growing 'culture of waste.'"

The pope invoked the name of Martin Luther King, borrowing
words he spoke in his "I Have a Dream" speech. "We can say
that we have defaulted on a promissory note and now is the
time to honor it," the pope said.

The pope made John Boehner cry, while Mark Zuckerberg left
Modi in tears (Associat

[Goanet] Fwd: Outrage as crematorium takes down wooden cross that's been in place for more than 50 years because it might offend non-Christians

[Camillo Fernandes]

> 
> http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3254649/Outrage-crematorium-takes-wooden-cross-s-place-50-years-offend-non-Christians.html
> 
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[Goanet] 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIROSHIMA

[Amy Amelia da Cunha]

Time and over UN tries to bring to the notice of politicians in democratic
nations that the losses incurred  or negative developments occurring as a
result of corruption by politicians runs to or is equal to total nuclear
weapons plus hopeless missions in spaces.


So much is the loss of revenue to corruptions. i.e. every Goan will have to
work for free for over 25 years to pay to the pocketing of tax payers money
by politicians in case of  Louis  Berger corruption scandal under Congress
rule.



Politicians have a nice way of putting things to pave a way for themselves
and one such way is to talk about feeding the hungry.



But the real thing is politicians are looking at how they will feed
themselves or continue to enjoy  through Democratic processes or to get in
power. Shame!!!….Shame!!!…



Amy.



Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2015 11:54:48 +0530

Eduardo Faleiro wrote:



RE.  70TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIROSHIMA



 Nuclear disarmament ought to be total and universal. Nuclear weapons and
other weapons of mass
destruction cost billions of dollars. It has been mentioned that every
warship and every rocket is a theft from those who are hungry and have no
money to buy food. These enormous amounts should go to remove poverty and
improve health and education in the world.

By

Eduardo Faleiro

[Goanet] Goacom Newsclips on 1 October 2015

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Goacom Newsclips

Illegal sand extraction: two boats seized, 14 detained 

 In a joint operation on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday, two 
boats, 
Click here to read more...  http://bit.ly/1YQcTLq

UGC turns brain drain into brain gain 

The Faculty Recharge Programme of the University Grants Commission (UGC) has 
come as a big relief 
Click here to read more...  http://bit.ly/1QMctjg

GCZMA asks WRD to vet all coastal projects 

Goa coastal zone management authority GCZMA) has asked the water resources 
department (WRD) to 
Click here to read more...  http://bit.ly/1QMcyDH


Wagh refutes reports of being offereDeputy d Speaker post

St Andre MLA Vishnu Wagh on Wednesday stated that he, until late evening, has 
not been offered the post 
Click here to read more...  http://bit.ly/1O4cUGF

 14 held for illegal sand mining in River Chapora 

 In a joint operation on Tuesday night and Wednesday two boats involved in 
illegal sand extractio
Click here to read more...http://bit.ly/1N3kSRF

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[Goanet] "SYN.APSE" - An exhibition of Ceramic works and art installations by Priya Sundaravalli of Auroville at Galklery Gitanjali

[Gitanjali Gallery]

Gallery Gitanjali will be hosting “SYN.APSE” an exhibition of the ceramic
works and art installations of Priya Sundaravalli from Saturday, October 10
th till Saturday October 31st,2015



Priya Sundaravalli’s ceramic art is part of the permanent Indian Art museum
‘Jaya He’ at T2  Mumbai International Airport and the Gimhae Airport,
Busan, Korea, and much sought after by art collectors.



The works excel in exquisite design and detailed craftsmanship and are
remarkable for their ultra-thinness.



In her expression, she seeks the unity of opposites – asymmetry and
balance, chaos and harmony, imperfection and attention to detail. Texture
and rhythm are essential elements to step out of the self and touch
intangible qualities such as emptiness, silence, translucency,
weightlessness and the vibratory fields of matter and light.



Priya Sundaravalli holds a medical degree from India, and two advanced
engineering degrees from the USA. She studied ceramics at the School of Art
of the University of Michigan, USA and received further training from
master micaceous potter and Jicarilla Apache medicine man Felipe Ortega of
New Mexico, USA, and in South Korea at the Clayarch Gimhae Museum.



She lives in the International Cultural Township of Auroville in South
India.


More details at:

Videos



· *“MIAL Kiosk Film: Priya Sundaravalli” *looping video at the Jaya He
Museum, Mumbai International Airport  2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSNF49gzR3E



· *“Glimpses of Transformation” *video by Christoph Pohl on ceramics of
Priya Sundaravalli 2012 *http://vimeo.com/50351109
*



· *“**The Story of Mumbai T2**’**s Art Program**” *video on the
creation of *Jaya
He *– GVK New Museum, Mumbai 2014 http://vimeo.com/86383290


Audio Interviews

· *“**The love of life through clay**” *a report following Priya
Sundaravalli’s second solo Show in Auroville 2014

*Radio Interview* at
http://www.aurovilleradio.org/love-of-life-through-clay/



· *“It’s like needing to breathe” ” *a report following Priya
Sundaravalli’s second solo Show in Auroville 2012

*Radio Interview* at
http://www.aurovilleradio.org/ceramics-exhibition-in-pitanga/


For further details please contact Aisha at 8806035195

More details at Facebook 


Thanks & Regards
Aisha Khalifa
Gallery Gitanjali
E-212,31st January Road,
Fontainhas,Panjim,
Goa-403001
India
www.gallerygitanjali.com
00918806035195

[Goanet] What is dementia?

[Con Menezes]

   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t--mkzfHuIE

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[Goanet] JUDGES SHOULD GIVE REASON ON WHY ‘NOT BEFORE ME’

[Aires Rodrigues]

The recent sudden recusal by a Judge of the Bombay High Court at Goa from
further hearing a high profile matter has rightly raised many an eyebrows.
More so because he was hearing it for over a month with so much precious
judicial time consumed and had even passed an interim order while hearing
the same matter.

Appointed on 1st of January this year and directly posted at Goa, the Judge
in question may have had compelling reasons to recuse from that matter but
could have been prudent and left no room for misconception, if he had as
some judges do orally stated the reason for the recusal.

Judges generally recuse from hearing a case when they feel that there is a
conflict of interest involved or if someone from the litigating parties
approaches the Judge.


In the interest of Transparency and Purity of the Justice delivery system,
maybe it is time for all Judges to at least orally tell the parties the
specific reason as to why they are compelled to recuse from hearing the
case. Judges should take this initiative in the interest of justice and to
be above doubts.

Aires Rodrigues

Advocate High Court

C/G-2, Shopping Complex

Ribandar Retreat,

Ribandar – Goa – 403006

Mobile No: 9822684372

Office Tel  No: (0832) 2444012

Email: airesrodrigu...@gmail.com

 Or

   airesrodrig...@yahoo.com

You can also reach me on

Facebook.com/ AiresRodrigues

Twitter@rodrigues_aires


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[Goanet] Easy listeneing selecton.....Bee Gees

[Con Menezes]

   Words 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tccpGP80oik

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[Goanet] Fw: Imagination

[Con Menezes]

  
https://www.newscientist.com/round-up/imagination

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[Goanet] AIFF INTERVIEW: CANNOT UNDERESTIMATE QUALITY OF TEAMS IN THE GROUP, SAYS LEE JOHNSON + PIX (ONE ATTACHMENT).

[AIFF Media]

Dear colleagues,


Please find below an interview with U-19 Head Coach Lee Johnson prior to
India’s campaign in the AFC U-19 Qualifiers.


*For all updates of the future U-17 World Cup squad and exclusive pictures
please follow our Official Twitter Handle @AIFFMedia. You will find live
updates of all of India’s matches (across all age-groups) and all other
relevant updates on our Official Twitter handle.*


*Also follow and like the Official Page of Indian Football Teams on
Facebook at **https://www.facebook.com/TheIndianFootballTeam*



*Also find attached a picture (CREDIT: AIFF MEDIA):* India U-19 play
Palestine U-19 in their first match of the AFC U-19 Qualifiers on Friday
(October 2).


*Please credit AIFF Media for the picture used.*


*For further information feel free to contact AIFF Media Manager Nilanjan
Datta on his mobile number +91-9873185150.*


Regards,
AIFF Media Team


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*Cannot underestimate quality of Teams in our Group: Johnson*



*By Joseph Solomon,*

*AIFF Media Team*



*NEW DELHI: *The Indian U-19 National Team heads into the AFC U-19
Qualifiers on back of some encouraging performances in the ACT U-18
Championship. Head Coach Lee Johnson who had been associated with the
Chelsea Academy and the Crystal Palace Academy in the past has been
training with the U-19 National Team since July 2015 although most of the
boys in the 23-member squad have been training together in the AIFF Academy
since May 2012.



A day prior to India’s first match in the AFC U-19 Qualifiers against
Palestine U-19, www.the-aiff.com caught up with Johnson on the forthcoming
AFC U-19 Qualifiers, the strengths of his Team, his squad and much more.
*EXCERPTS:*



*What is your assessment of the Indian U-19 squad which has been training
under you?*



The Indian Players are some of the best Players I have worked with so far
in terms of their discipline, work-rate and attitude -- both on and off the
pitch. However, we still need to improve on the tactical aspects. Our
Players are technically good and can handle the ball well. So for us taking
part in the SAFF and ACT has provided us with an experience which will help
aid their development.



*How do you reflect on the Indian being clubbed with Afghanistan, UAE and
Palestine in the AFC U-19 Qualifiers?*



The games in the AFC U-19 Qualifiers will be challenging and it will also
be a good exposure campaign for the boys. We have defeated Afghanistan
without our strongest Team so physiologically that will be an advantage for
us going into that game.  At the same time you cannot underestimate the
quality of the Teams in our group as they possess the necessary weapons
cause problems.



Heading into the Qualifiers I want my Players to enjoy their Football and
play with freedom and creativity whilst maintaining a good defensive
discipline. It will be a great experience for everyone and I hope we can do
the Country proud.



*How did you zero down to your squad?*



Although it has been a challenge, we have tried to make the best of our
resources. We split the U-19 squad into two groups which included nine U-17
Players. One team went to participate in the SAFF U-19 Championship and the
other started the Asian Champions Trophy 2015. The Team we took to the ACT
(Asian Champions Trophy 2015) came up against some of the best Clubs sides
in South-East Asia where the standard has been high and it is pleasing to
see the lads rise to the occasion. We have performed well in recent weeks
but must remain focused concentrate on one game at a time leading in to the
AFC Qualifiers.



*The U-19 Team which went to the SAFF Championship finished runners-up.
What do you make of it?*



We were the best Team in the SAFF Championship and had we capitalized on
our chances, the match would not have gone into penalties. The Players have
to learn how to be more clinical and decisive in front of goal because
these moments are the difference between winning and losing.



Nevertheless, I was pleased with how the Players rose up to the challenge
in an intimidating environment. This is a learning experience and it will
help them in the future. High-quality matches such as the final (against
Nepal) help them to develop and grow as a Player.



*How have your stints with Chelsea and Crystal Palace Academies helped you
in India?*



Working in these environments has given me great experience in the planning
and preparation needed to help develop players to perform at the highest
level of the youth Football.



It has enabled me to implement support structures which focused on
individual and Team development this is a mandatory requirement for the
Premier League’s “Elite Player Performance Plan,” and it’s something we
have introduced with the U19s as it helps us monitor their progress
throughout the program.



As a foreign coach you have to understand the Football culture of a nation,
you have to understand the Players and t