Goans who are living or have lived abroad have experienced some great best practices by overseas governments. I would like to share about the Dubai Government which has created at least 2 huge regions of lakes attracting birds including migratory birds! These areas are a top hit with many foreign tourists and even scores of local residents visiting these places. It is important to point out that these were created out of complete desert areas and visitors can vouch for the positive environmental and green impact on the surrounding areas. In Goa, also we have so many areas which are naturally blessed but sadly Goans or for that matter our politicians have very regressive/low level thinking/vision and these places are being polluted, concretised, filled up and destroyed. In Colva my village for instance there are some scenic low lying green places opposite the church, which can be great for birds tourism (including migratory birds) and other non polluting eco-tourism opportunities. Goans have to seriously learn from overseas countries where they are making a paradise out of practically nothing and here in Goa, we are devastating our paradise.
