We,at South Goa Public Interest Action Group (SGPIAG) a registered NGO based in Margao, Salcete, South Goa District ,Goa India with jurisdiction, at present, over the entire South Goa Parliamentary Constituency extend a warm welcome on WORLD TOURISM DAY to all the international and domestic tourist to our 25th tiny State of Goa.
To understand Goa browse through the map for its geographical features. The western ghat talukas SATTARI SANGUEM AND CANACONA (part coastal) The midland talukas PONDA BICHOLIM QUEPEM The coastal talukas SALCETE MORMUGAO TISWADI (ILHAS) BARDEZ the NORTH SOUTH divide notwithstanding. There is much to see in the western ghat talukas and the midland talukas,besides the coastal talukas (which is predominantly a Catholic belt and rich in economic resources. But with the disparities in income levels --- integrity honesty have dived steeply down the graph. Goa has earned the sobriquet of a "party zone" by the rest of India like it not . The success in hosting IFFI last November 2004, has brought in a huge influx of domestic tourist into the Shack trade both gaining seasonal employment SEPT to MARCH in tourist trade activity. To protect the tourist from unpleasant experiences we have put up a travel advisory on our weblink and as usual our 24 hrs HELPLINE is at your service. But one word of caution, the whole administrative system is corrupt right from immigration to emmigration, the home department the police, rail travel, inland transport, hotel shacks, visits to places of interest including places of worship; Your legal consultants, medical consultants, real estate developers could let you down. Go in for double opinion always as a rule. dont rush to sign a deal get to learn the nitty gritty before you go for the kill. Then beware of "making friends" there are several instances of foreigners making friends with Indians only to be duped --- whether it is the charms of a Kashmiri, the Rajasthani, the South Indian whoever--- they all look to Goa as their El Dorado and hence are here to make a "quick buck" only ---they could play up a "sob story" as an alibi "surgical operations" "assistance for marriage of a family member" etc. They could even wine and dine you to win your confidence and later suck your finances till you dry. "HELP" does come but needs to be ascertained for it often comes with a HARD PRICE TO PAY. Then beware of real estate dealers their promise of luxury villas, penthouses, are usually wishful thinking. Its with your hard earned money that they plan your "DREAM HOMES" Travel is a nightmare in Goa you could be fleeced there are no receipts no metered billings for auto travel. Worst your public transport driver/rider could be a stranger to this place and could end up taking you round in circles of course you pay for his ignorance. SOLID WASTE (garbage) and UNSAFE DRINKING WATERS are the latest health hazards. WOMEN BEWARE GOA HAS now BECOME A "MINI INDIA" your scantily dressed bodies could attract a criminal eye . LASTLY STRAY DOGS ARE A POTENTIAL THREAT BEWARE YOU COULD BE A VICTIM OF RABID DOG. FINALLY DONT RELY ON THE SPOKEN WORD AND WHET THE WRITTEN WORD WITH THE DOCTORS SCALPEL. HAPPY HOLIDAYING For SOUTH GOA PUBLIC INTEREST ACTION GROUP Regd No 171/GOA/2000 dt 12.12.2000 sd/- TERENCE MAZARELO PRESIDENT (SGPIAG) 1st Flr Benlix Bldg Opp Fatima Convent Margao Goa India [EMAIL PROTECTED] weblink http://mumbai.sancharnet.in/manojnd FAX +91 832 2712430 HELPLINE (24 hrs) 9822158584 Tel +91 832 2731373 (O) __________________________________________________________ Yahoo! India Matrimony: Find your partner now. Go to http://yahoo.shaadi.com
