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Migrant Control is
Critical<http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/2009/05/migrant-control-is-critical.html>
I strongly oppose views of critics opposing migrant controls in Goa. Of
course, we know that migrations have taken place for centuries; not only in
Goa but also around the world. But we also should know that today, despite
these migrations, various countries (including Western Nations) and other
Indian States are keen to keep their respective identities & languages. Yes,
most other countries and States like Goa, still have outside migrant inflow
into their local populations but please let us appreciate some key facts (1)
Most of these countries and other Indian states have large populations to
withstand current influx of migrants and hence new migrants will NOT
significantly affect their local identities/languages and in time will also
start, in some measure, to integrate into their adopted countries/states (2)
Many Western Nations agreeably need migrants but are putting more & more
policies in place, to localize immigrants. Surely critics will appreciate
that Goa is different with respect to its size, population & capacity i.e.
the current rapid rate of uncontrolled migrant influx is too high be
integrated into Goa; needless to say the strain it will put on Goa’s scarce
resources and also increased traffic, pollution, contamination etc.
Today approximately 40% of Goa’s population is Non-Goan. If un-checked,
Goans will soon go into a minority. So looking at it practically, will it be
Non-Goans being integrated into Goan Identity, Language & Culture or will it
actually be the other way around i.e. Goans forced to integrate into the
multitude migrant identities/languages and which will of course mean, the
Ultimate of Goa’s Identity, Culture & Language!! If the latter is what the
critics want then, then can they at least have the courage to declare Goa,
as India’s first cosmopolitan state with no distinct local
language/identity!!
Arwin Mesquita (UAE)
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Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/
Please also see below:
1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/
2. "Rape of Goa" : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/
3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/
4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO:
http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html
5. For the Love of Konkani: http://www.radiogoa.net/
6. Goa's Identity Movement website: http://www.goamag.net/gim
7. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686
8. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
