MARGAO, SEPT 19
The Goenchea Xetkarancho Ekvott (GXE) has demanded that the State and Union governments immediately scrap the anti-people policies with regard to mining, real estate, tourism and industries, saying these ill-conceived policies have been causing immense irreversible destruction within the tiny state.
The resolution was adopted at day-long “Angonn 1” — first all Goa meet of concerned villagers under the banner of GXE in the city here on Sunday.
The day long meet asked the Legislators, Executive and Judiciary to open their eyes and act to stem the rapid destruction of the water, land and environment and warned that they will be held responsible for the resultant sufferings of the children.
The meeting unanimously rejected the state policies on mining, real estate, land acquisition, tourism and industries and laid bare evidence of the unholy nexus between greedy accumulators of wealth, corrupt bureaucrats and those voted by the people of Goa to save Goa, who are rapidly destroying Goa.
GXE secretary Paulo Fernandes said more than 130 dedicated grass-root activists participated in the day-long deliberations, who shared their experiences, ideas, perspectives and dreams, including representatives from 58 villages, covering the 11 talukas.
Important issues related to the well-being and development of the state and its inhabitants, including water and food security, the plight of farmers, tribals and other residence, and other socio-economic and environmental issues were examined in detail by the participants in their presentations.
The impact of the present policies being forced by the state on the present and future generations were also critically reviewed by the gathering.
