the goan I network
MARGAO
People invoked the selfless work of Fr Basil Andrade and the need to do the same in Goa as they remembered how he had worked for bettering villages and improving human values.
Expressing his view, Joao Pereira spoke on scrapping of the RP, dangerous effects of the IPB, strengthening the information commission and appointment of a a minority commission.
Laxmi Gonsalves suggested Comunidade land has to be used exclusively for Goans. She also expressed the need to protect old Comunidade documents.
A youth from Majorda, Nelroy D’costa, said there was a need to educate people on the different schemes available through the panchayats.
Other issues that came up for discussion were bad state of roads, improvement of health services, toilets and changing rooms near beaches and illegal structures.
Ernest Moraes welcomed all the guests, Rupesh Shinkre spoke about the need for the dialogue and the process that is being followed.