Godfrey, May be with these recent endorsements there should be a strong push for Marathi in the Roman Script !
As the Kolis of Maharashtra say: "Konkanath dur daha mylaver basha budelthe" - In the Konkan the language changes every 10 miles. In view of this predicament and the high potential economic impact of the Roman script lowering the barriers to language acceptance and adoption esp by foreign/outside businessmen, investors, Marathi diaspora, (esp the younger generation who have been born and brought up abroad), It is imperative that Marathi be popularized in the Roman script ! Offence is r a better form of defence in Hockey and soccer, its about time we go on the offensive for the Roman script for Marathi in Maharashtra ! We have an enlightened Archbishop in Felipe Neri Ferrao - he will do the right thing for Goa and Goans - there should be no sadness or second guessing over his decisions. Best Regards, Carmo