The Goa government has decided in all its wisdom that Goa will be free of natural calamities in the future.
Tsunami has killed more than a lakh. Over a million people are homeless. Property and infrastructure has been wiped out. The worst devastated states and countries are top tourism destinations. In this time of sorrow the Goa government is trying to disparage the beleaguered areas. It is trying to walk over the dead to further its image in tourism. Goa has been blessed. Mother earth has kept its fury away from the shores of this beautiful land. We need to be more considerate, passionate and supportive towards the besieged people. We need to be human. The decision of the government to have a new slogan 'Goa - 365 days of natural calamities-free tourism' is disgusting. Is the Goa government playing God? This is the worst form of chauvinism. PRIDE before the FALL? Avelino Bastora/Kuwait __________________ GOVT TO CHANGE ITS SLOGAN FOR TOURISM: The government will soon change its slogan for tourism promotion from 'Goa - 365 days of natural calamities-free tourism' for attracting visitors to the state. Addressing a function organized on January 2 to present the prestigious ISO 9001-2000 Certificate to the Goa Tourism Development Corporation Ltd, the Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Parrikar, said that Goa had always been a safe tourist destination and would have no competition from other tourist centres in Asia, at least for the next four to five years. (NT)
