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Dear Cybergaokars on GoaNet,
Friday Balcao the fortnightly discussion event to be held on 12th March will feature the topic, Combating Corruption - citizens involvement the best solution.
As part of a series on public interest issues Friday Balcao will focus on citizens involvement in combating Corruption.
The extent of corruption prevalent in various Government Departments at the Central and State level has recently got highlighted due to the murder of the Engineer S.K. Dubey as well as the efforts of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) and the sting operations undertaken by media organisations like Tehelka, NDTV and the India Express.
The most recent incident of a citizen complaining against the corruption in the Sub-Registers office in Mapusa wherein the official was forced to return the money taken is yet another example.
The campaign launched by Nitoll Jinn Trust to highlight the corruption prevalent in Goa and the need to have a united effort to combat it has also drawn a lot of interest among citizens.
However in what way can the citizen be involved to combat corruption at the level of the Village Panchayat and Municipal Council ? How can a citizen expect transparency and accountability in the use of public funds by Government Departments ? How can a citizen use the services of the Vigilance Department and the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the State to combat corruption ?
The Balcao discussion will cover these questions and also evolve an agenda for action by citizens.
Those citizens wanting to contribute to the discussion at Friday Balcao are urged to attend the event while those who cannot attend the event may send their views and action plan suggestions by post to FRIDAY BALCAO Post Box 78, Mapusa 403 507 or by email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Friday Balcao will be from 4pm to 6pm at the Goa Desc Resource Centre No.11 Liberty Apartments Feira Alta, Mapusa and is open to members of the public.
Those citizens who would like to receive the regular invitation to Friday Balcao and a one page synopsis of the fortnightly session can subscribe for the same by sending Rs.80/- to cover printing and mailing costs.
Interested citizens wanting more information on Friday Balcao can phone on 2252660
best wishes,
Roland Martins
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