Mining-dependent economy over: CM

GOANEWS DESK, PANAJI | 23 December 2012 12:06 IST

Chief minister Manohar Parrikar finally made an honest statement that the time to have mining-dependent economy is over. He has already started speaking about alternate economy.

The submission came while speaking at the centenary year celebration of Capitan of Ports yesterday.

The revenue Captain of Ports would come down this year by almost Rs 10 crore as the barge movement has completely come to a halt due to stoppage of mining activity.

Parrikar suggested to Captain of Ports to explore and operate new waterways in the rivers, especially Mandovi and Zuari.

To begin with, Parrikar said the government would start a passenger service of water transport from Vasco and Aldona, to Panaji, within a year.

“This would reduce the increasing burden on roadways of Goa”, he said.

He also suggested to explore other waterways in order to attract tourists coming to Goa.

Goa has 500 kilometers of waterways and almost 50 per cent of it is navigable. 


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Mining was a boon for only a few truck drivers who made fast buck. No families in mining areas are dying of hunger. Most of the families who where dependant on mining are having 4-7 trucks registered in their family names. Most of the truck drivers used to kill goans on goan roads. They used to say openly put the trucks on people and the other truck driver will say i will be a witness that they have come on wrong side. Most of the MLAs who have won election have won by getting vitamin M from the mine owners. It is understood that a mine owner in Sanvordem constituency have deposited Rs 5000/- on all the truck owners in their bank to vote for a particular party. No MLAs have won this election without vitamin M. Today the same MLAs are supporting this mine owners in GOA.

- elvis, Panaji | 02 nd January 2013 07:50

 

We all know that mining is important to Goa but what irks me is the fact that a CM who is proactively looking at making sure mining is done properly is being sidelined by the Courts. Why should Courts ? This is not Karnataka where everyone had their hand in the till or even the old Goa govt. Parrikar can do good for goan mining but he should be allowed to set things right. After all a local person understands the pain of locals who depend on mining. I was in the Morcha to start mining and I saw the problems being faced by the people. Delhi cant understand Goa’s issues.

- Sam George Mathew, Goa | 27 th December 2012 17:33

 

Mining dependent economy is over?As for as I know over 30% of Goan population is dependent on mining. So, if our honorable CM Mr. Manohar Parrikar state that the dependency is over then could he kindly highlight the fate of the gap it would create, when it comes to the Goan GDP. I in particular haven’t found any sensible statements coming out from the government body. Looks like this statement is out due to pressure than telling the ground realities. Mining industry accounts for 40% of the our state GDP, how that gap will be fulfilled? And what about Delhi – they get thousands of crores in taxes from Goa mining , will they not suffer?

- Susan Varghese, Goa | 27 th December 2012 17:28

 

There are three main job opportunities for goans in goa at present. mining, tourism and govt jobs. agreed they all should be replaced by something better. but what this man is doing is that he has shut all 3 at one go. mining is banned, govt servants are tortured and with stupid regulations on tourism industry such as just 5 sun beds per shek that too without umbrellas have ruined this years season. this year all the hotels in goa are running empty only because of wrong policies of this govt. even BJP MLAs like mr Lobo complained against his own govt but were silenced. If you want to change first you create something new then shut the old. first you plant a new tree, let it grow then cut the old. This would have been the advise of the wise king solomon. may be some people in UK see better than what we see from within Goa. Merry Christmas.

- Peter, margao | 25 th December 2012 18:28

 

DEAREST SIR

AS U SAID DAILY WAGE WORKERS WILL BE MADE CONFIRM, STILL SOME DEPARTMENTS TAKE VERY LONG TIME TO PROCESS THE PROCEDURE... SPECIALLY COURT, MARGAO.... PLZ LOOK INTO THE MATTER THERE ARE SOME STAFF WORKING FOR YEARS AS DAILY WAGE WORKERS IN OFFICE...EXPLOITATION OF LABOUR IS PRACTISED IN MARGAO COURT.

MAY GOD BLESS U.... DO SOMTHING SIR..

- mag, margao | 25 th December 2012 16:18

 

Every Goan Politician & Miners ,of all regimes,was fully aware that Mining was a "Finite" Industry.

Instead of seeking alternative Industries, they all spent their time RAPING as much as they could get, from the Mining Trade.

Depletion of Mining was not their concern.Huge, enormous and healthy Bank Balances were more important.

Thankfully Goa Almighty has decided to intercede.

Mr Parrikar has been making a lot of "Soundbites" about Mining.

On one side he favours those affected by the Mining ban.

However he is also aware that the Miners finance all Political Parties in Goa and he has to play ball and support them too.

In Parrikars thought proccess, the Miners come first and Goa & Goans next. It is a simple logic for Parrikar...."You should never cut the hand that feeds you".

- N.Fernandes, London | 25 th December 2012 13:35

 

Respected C.M. of Goa Mr. Parrikar,

you are doing the excellent work in Goa which we have never seen in last 10yrs, our Golden Goa and its land, Resources, Culture should be preserved for the next generations to come of Goans and our children's will have it.

Since your victory we have seen alot of change in Govt. offices and also govt. servants it is far far better than before, please also suggest to give priority to Goan Locals other than expatriates & immigrants from other states.

We trust you and your govt. and please also make public feedback or Suggestion system where in we can directly write to you our feedback.

Ferry transport will definately save alot of time and will reduce alot of traffic on roads, a good step to begin with ease increasing road traffic.

Please also focus on widening roads in Goa.

- Farhan khan, Dubai, UAE | 25 th December 2012 10:19

 

The Hon'ble CM Parrikar,

You are doing a commendable Job at the moment and we Goans can see progress in every field as long as you are CM of Our Golden Goa. You are a Gifted Man with Wisdom like King Solomon...

Long Live Our Respected CM and His Team.

- Jose, GOA(UK) | 24 th December 2012 06:36

 

Dredging of rivers can be taken up so that at least some people out of job will get gainful employment.

Dona-Paula jetty to Vasco ferries were in great demand among local people as well as tourists. The ferry service could be re-started with modern ferries which can accommodate more passengers.

This will ease pressure on roads as well as earn valuable income for the state.

- Francisco G. Lourenco, London | 23 rd December 2012 18:45

 

Sooner the Goans in General and the dumb Goan politicians understands this reality the better. There are several cronies of the rich mine operators in Goa, who are trying to portray through press and media that the mining is the backbone of Goa's economy. During Portuguese rule and soon after the take over of Goa by Indian forces, the local news media was owned by mining barons. The daily Gomantak was owned by Chowgule, the Navhind Times and Nav Prabha by Dempo and Rastramat by Timblo. All these, press worked full time to showcase, manipulate and display the bright pictures about the mining generated revenue. They saw to it that the mining eevenue figures always remained in the headlines. The entire localities in the mining area were kept under developed without any proper roads, water, electricity, schools and health facilities so that they could not progress and remain under the control of mining families. There was no space for the mining related complaints in the press. If at all any one tried to raise the noise it was crushed.

Mr. Parrikar has been honest and sincere to the fact that the Goan economy indeed should not be dependent on the mining. The mining must be banned and closed in Goa. Alternate avenues and means must be found out to generate state income. At the same time, the populist schemes to dole out the state funds must be curtailed. Most of the Goans are well to do. We have lot of talented manpower in Goa. We can develop educational hubs and industrial areas. IT related as well as HOSPITALITY related and BIOTECH industries and service units could be developed in Goa. We need a paradigm shift. His approach to look towards Goa's waterways to generate additional income is laudable.

- Ratikant, UAE/GOA | 23 rd December 2012 15:24

 

unfortunately mr. CM economies don't come into existence overnight like governments. They grow out of years of persistence. It is easy for people like you to destroy others lives and livelihood. it is not easy to ensure that people can sustain their lives. son you never grew up.

- Peter, margao | 23 rd December 2012 12:27

 

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