SEZs v/s RP2011 Lot has been talked about RP2011 (Regional Plan 2011).. What about SEZs (Special Economic Zones) ? Do we need these zones ? If answer is yes, then we would require RP2011 too. Perhaps, with modifications but it cannot be scraped all together as we would need more land for both industrial and settlement purposes. There are about 8 big projects proposed under SEZs some are already approved and some are waiting for approval. The total area putting all 8 SEZs together is about 450 hectares (1 Hectare =10,000 sq.mtrs ?) OK, next thing is the new employment that it would generate if all the proposed projects come up. It is estimated that about 3,25,000 jobs would be created. If that is so, only up to Max 1,25, 000 jobs may go to Goans, if jobs are offered to Goans first and also if Goans in Goa are willing to take all the jobs (which is very unlikely). Now, there will be still 2,00,000+ jobs left, for this, one can only see one option, hire from outside Goa i.e. about 5,00,000 more added to Goas population (i.e. 2,00,000+ 3,00,000 being their families, av. being 3 per family). Now, where these extra 5,00,000+ population going to live in Goa ? Do we have enough land area in settlement zones or we will have to convert non-settlement zones into settlement zones ? It is obvious that Goa needs more to be added to the existing settlement zones. Now, the important question is Do we really need these SEZs? I see that about 5-6 thousand people attended RP011 rally at Azad Maidan on Dec.18, 2006. Is this enough ? (which is equal to less than 0.5% of Goas population) IFFI inaugural day alone there were about 5,500 people (delegates + people outside the stage at around 8pm). Ok, how many of those attended at Azad Maidan knew why there were there ? Ask few older ladies Do you know why you are here ? and the answer would be AMI ZANNAI-IM? AMKAM APOILEAM ANI AMI EILIAIM FUNKEA BOSIN (What we know? We came because we are invited with free transport). How many of those attended must have come just for Remo or Hema ? Imagine, if there was no free transport, no Remo Fernandes no Hema Sardesai.. Ok, going back to SEZs.. With SEZs, what it could also mean after year 2011? -Goa population likely about 17.lacs (it was 13.4 Lacs in 2001) - Of which Goans would be about 55% (now about 67%) - Of which Christians would be 20% (now about 33%) - Most Panchayats/Municipality will have at least one non-Goan panch/councilor - There will be at least one non-Goan in Goa Assembly. Foll. Stats may also interest you.. Goas Population 1940 about 5.4 lacs 7% rise (in 10 years) 1950 about 5.5. lacs 1.5% rise 1960 about 6 lacs 8% rise 1971 about 8 (lacs) i.e. about 35% increase (thats after Goa Liberation) 1981 10 i.e. 26% rise 1991 11.5 i.e. 16% rise 2001 13.5 i.e. 15% rise 2006 15 (estimated) 2011 17 lacs (Estimated, about 25% rise from 2001) 2021 23 lacs (Estimated, including the SEZ influx) At this time Goans would be just 45% (Christians being only about 10-12%) Some more related questions:About CRZ, HTL, Hills etc It seems some hills are already converted into settlement zones or How come some building already seen on Betim hills (see Pic), is the hill now settlement zone?
http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=334137486&size=l betim Hill (view from Panjim old Secretariat) http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=334132126&size=l Betim Hills http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=335224766&size=l Reis Magos Hill (view from Miramar) How come Goa Marriott Hotel right into the sea ? see pic http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=335215338&size=o Environment protection Acts like CRZ or HTL (High Tide Line) was not existed then ? Goa Marriott is only about 6 years old. The Act: As per the Environment Protection Act, 1986 a notification was issued in February 1991, for regulation of activities in the coastal area by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF). As per the notification, the coastal land up to 500m from the High Tide Line (HTL) and a stretch of 100m along banks of creeks, estuaries, backwater and rivers subject to tidal fluctuations, is declared as the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ). CRZ along the country has been placed in four categories. The above notification includes only the inter-tidal zone and land part of the coastal area and does not include the ocean part. The notification imposed restrictions on the setting up and expansion of industries or processing plaits etc in the said CRZ. sez stats projects/Area/Employment figs were taken from GO I wonder, one day, if we can come out in the street in large number only to get rid of corrupt Ministers or MLAs or MPs as Kundaim villagers got rid of all the Panchayat members inlcuding the Sarpanch. The question at this time would be..Will the 33% non-Goans in Goa join or support us ? I can see one way solution for this to attract the most.. Organise such rally/meeting followed by a free Tiatr, a mini Bollywood IFFI type entertainment, a top Goan Band and offcourse, free transport. Readers should not jump to the wrong conclusion that the writer is in favour of RP2011 in it's present form. [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ Konkani Songs, Goan Photos, Tiatr/Film VCDs, Bank interest rates etc etc (for updates etc click below) http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/files/ Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com
