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Jamir decries opposition to Expressway BY HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, NOV 8 — With many an eyebrow raised over the Regional Plan and Outline Development Plans for the cities, Governor S C Jamir has called for striking a balance between environment and development, but made it amply clear that people should not oppose development projects such as the 6-lane Expressway. "The state should strike a balance between ecology and development," remarked the governor, when newsmen drew his attention to fears expressed in many quarters that the Regional plan would destroy the State's greenery. The governor, however, said the Regional Plan is not yet been implemented and hoped that a lot of debate would take place before its implementation. When his attention was drawn to the opposition to the proposed 6-lane Expressway as it would only destroy human habitation and ecology, the governor said "people should not oppose development. The State requires development. Development is for the people." He further said that the people should look to the future as the State's population and economy is heading for an increase manifold. "Goa's identity is definitely heading for a change in the next 10-40 years. The government has to keep in mind future requirements and plan accordingly. Development and environment should go side by side," he said. Earlier, the governor praised Goa's infrastructure terming it as progressive and standard in the country. Referring to the comments made by Portuguese Ambassador that Goa is like Brazil, he said: "Goa is indeed a different land, where people live in perfect harmony." "The State is so charming that people feel like coming to Goa again and again. This is the special feature of Goa and its people," Jamir added. The governor further said the spirit of truth should prevail amongst the NGOs working for the society, saying "NGOs should practice truth, compassion and transparency." -- DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England _______________________________________________ Goanet mailing list [email protected] http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org
