Re: [Goanet] Bringing Goans back to Goa is our dream" Deputy CM of Goa
Manuel, Stating my opinions frankly which will irritate many in officialdom in federal ( central government ) and Goa State ministries they give , as we say in north america , a tinker`s da** , if so called well -meaning goans who have resided abroad return or not .and know that the red tape is there to prevent their return do so. These sort of goans will only point out the aberrations in activities that are meant to help rich and influential out - of - state Indians who`d like to operate businesses and questionable activities with no criticism , whether they be former military stalwarts or former governors or favoured - by- the- present- State- authorities. Indian consulates abroad constrained by their masters in the foreign ministry in N.D. have their hands tied and are forced to follw every " p" and "q" in the instructions from the hq in N. D. - Original Message - From: "manuel tavares" To: Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2012 4:17 PM Subject: [Goanet] Bringing Goans back to Goa is our dream" Deputy CM of Goa Maria has raised some very good points and the Minister responsible for looking into these affairts should take note or someone should bring these to his attention. As she states, I am reproducing below her list.( Goanet Vol 7 Issue 1034) I have heard from many that the personnel at the Indian consular facilities make is so difficult to obtain OCI documents that a lot of people give up in desperation and instead apply for the regular visas which is also a hassle. These are not cheap either and something has to be done about this. Besides the personnel at these facilities are often rude and uncooperative. India should select empathetic people to represent their interests abroad and not send uncouth personnel who I am sure are dispatched due to having some political clout and are a disgrace to India. This must be stopped. Some of the personnel cannot even express themselves in understandable English. Manuel ( Eddie) Tavares. 1) ALLOW DUAL CITIZENSHIP 2) Stop imposing fines and heavy charges for surrendering EU passports and providing OCI 3) Arrange cheaper fares throughout the year by our national carrier as the budgeted airlines' fares are mostly soaring and passengers have to pay for food and baggage 4) Create employment not only for returning Goans but also for those who are already residing in Goa and are unemployed... rather than bringing workers from other Indian states. To bring about improvements in Goa: 1) Electricity and water - free flow round-the-clock 2) Market/Shopkeepers/groceries - hygiene and price regulation whereby Municipality personnel should have regular checks and discourage bribes 3) Streamline transportation system - stricter rules for violators perhaps introduce traffic signals and zebra crossing thus having pedestrians safely crossing roads - imposing fines rather than encouraging bribes would educate the public in safety awareness. 4) Garbage tips to be increased in cities and villages which should be cleared twice a day - fine those spitting and urinating in public. 5) Restaurants to be inspected frequently ensuring hygiene and mainly garbage/oils disposal which blocks the main drains and creates unhygienic standards for surrounding residents and increasing pests like rats, rodents, flies and mosquitoes - visit to hospitals is a clear proof as malaria patients are on the rise. hospitals have to be upgraded - more beds, hospital supplies,proper nursing staff who should be soft spoken/caring, toilets refurbished and attended to on hourly basis and proper canteens. Of course the list can go on and on but this can be attended to by the Ministers who take their oaths in bringing about changes in their respective territories.
[Goanet] Bringing Goans back to Goa is our dream - Deputy CM of Goa (Response to Floriano by Rose Fernandes)
Dear Floriano Your post was excellent, ending 2012 with a big BANG. Anyone speaking about our mother tongue like that calls for more than a few sparks...our community should always take great pride we have our own language, culture and cuisine which is now particularly celebrated around the world on 18/19 August on World Goa Day, an ideal opportunity to remind us of home and introduce our culture to foreign lands. Fully appreciate what you are saying, however my experience is quite the reverse of yours. Having been born in East Africa and then moving to the United Kingdom, everyone around me is amazed at how much I love Konkani and that includes my own 80+ year old mother who incidentally is still trying to figure this out. Talking with one of my classmates, also a Goan, this very topic came up, having said I love Konkani music and would love to talk in Konkani fluently, she passed some remark to which I asked her if she considered herself to be English? This does not come down to whether one can or one cannot speak our language, it is more the attitude of our community towards our own mother tongue that gets me, the impression they give you of having moved on to bigger and better things, perhaps they should ask themselves the question WHAT? Take France, none of our community can expect to live in France PERMANENTLY without learning to speak French..will any of us dispute this, NO, because it is a fact. The French are a classic example of patriotism to their language, food and culture. The policy of your party and your posting is the best I have seen on goanet on amchi bas. Rose Fernandes Thornton Heath, Surrey, United Kingdom 17 December 2012
[Goanet] Bringing Goans back to Goa is our dream" Deputy CM of Goa
Maria has raised some very good points and the Minister responsible for looking into these affairts should take note or someone should bring these to his attention. As she states, I am reproducing below her list.( Goanet Vol 7 Issue 1034) I have heard from many that the personnel at the Indian consular facilities make is so difficult to obtain OCI documents that a lot of people give up in desperation and instead apply for the regular visas which is also a hassle. These are not cheap either and something has to be done about this. Besides the personnel at these facilities are often rude and uncooperative. India should select empathetic people to represent their interests abroad and not send uncouth personnel who I am sure are dispatched due to having some political clout and are a disgrace to India. This must be stopped. Some of the personnel cannot even express themselves in understandable English. Manuel ( Eddie) Tavares. 1) ALLOW DUAL CITIZENSHIP 2) Stop imposing fines and heavy charges for surrendering EU passports and providing OCI 3) Arrange cheaper fares throughout the year by our national carrier as the budgeted airlines' fares are mostly soaring and passengers have to pay for food and baggage 4) Create employment not only for returning Goans but also for those who are already residing in Goa and are unemployed... rather than bringing workers from other Indian states. To bring about improvements in Goa: 1) Electricity and water - free flow round-the-clock 2) Market/Shopkeepers/groceries - hygiene and price regulation whereby Municipality personnel should have regular checks and discourage bribes 3) Streamline transportation system - stricter rules for violators perhaps introduce traffic signals and zebra crossing thus having pedestrians safely crossing roads - imposing fines rather than encouraging bribes would educate the public in safety awareness. 4) Garbage tips to be increased in cities and villages which should be cleared twice a day - fine those spitting and urinating in public. 5) Restaurants to be inspected frequently ensuring hygiene and mainly garbage/oils disposal which blocks the main drains and creates unhygienic standards for surrounding residents and increasing pests like rats, rodents, flies and mosquitoes - visit to hospitals is a clear proof as malaria patients are on the rise. hospitals have to be upgraded - more beds, hospital supplies,proper nursing staff who should be soft spoken/caring, toilets refurbished and attended to on hourly basis and proper canteens. Of course the list can go on and on but this can be attended to by the Ministers who take their oaths in bringing about changes in their respective territories.
