Mining, tourism alone not enough: Dr Mashelkar
HERALD REPORTER
MARGAO, JAN 23
Eminent scientist and Chairman of the Golden Jubilee Development Council, Dr Raghunath Mashelkar said that Goa cannot maintain its economic growth through mining and tourism alone, while laying stress on knowledge that would create wealth in the state.
Participating in the youth convention, Dr Mashelkar said that Goa should be a land of ideas and enlightened creativity, adding “many important suggestions have been put forth on education. The Committee will make a conscious note of the suggestions”.
Replying to a question made by a participant on the fate of the vision document in the event of a change in government, Dr Mashelkar said ‘ I have accepted the chairmanship of the Council with a condition “Goa first and a politically neutral government vis-à-vis the vision document”.
Calling upon the youth of Goa to be part of a solution, he underlined the need for the citizens to become responsible citizens first than talking of whole lot of things.
Saying that Goa is above India in respect of the socio-economic indicators, Dr Mashelkar said questions such as how to push forward development without disturbing environment and ecology certainly needs to be addressed by the people. He showered praises on the young minds for putting their ideas on their perception of Goa of the future.
Mining, tourism alone not enough: Dr Mashelkar
MARGAO, JAN 23 Eminent scientist and Chairman of the Golden Jubilee Development Council, Dr Raghunath Mashelkar said that Goa cannot maintain its economic growth through mining and tourism alone, while laying stress on knowledge that would create wealth in the state.
