-------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | | | | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | | | | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was exhilarating, being part of the group that gathered opposite the Panjim Church on Monday, and marched peacefully carrying placards to the Mermaid Garden next to the Adil Shah palace. Despite the hurriedly called up meeting, the crowd was sizeable, and had a cross-section of people from various walks of life. The speakers were inspiring and provided dismal facts about garbage in Panjim and in Goa at large.
I hope that this is the beginning of a groundswell of citizen involvement to solve the garbage crisis in Goa, with the help of the Goa government of course. I hope that civic social action groups in various villages set up under aegis of Goa Desc will continue to keep this subject on their radar and get grassroots involvement. One footnote to the meeting, probably a reflection of my natural paranoia, is that "someone" tried to keep this meeting in the dark. As dusk set in, while the surrounding streets were lit up, the lights at the venue did "not work". The protest meeting continued in the dark nevertheless. Kudos to Wendell, Margaret and Ethel for organizing this peaceful and dignified demonstration, and to all those who attended. Now, lets keep the pot boiling !!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | 1st Young Goans International Essay contest 2005 | | | | Theme: WHAT CAN I DO FOR GOA | | More details at | | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/034190.html | --------------------------------------------------------------------------
