> GOENCHEM MATI - A > RADICAL GAME-CHANGER > > ELVIDIO MIRANDA > > The idea of Goenchem Mati as propounded by Goa Foundation founder Dr. Claude Alvares is well-intended and will result in a radical change not only in the lives of everyone in Goa but will also guarantee that the environment, the eco-system as well as the wild life and the flora will be preserved for all Goans, when implemented in a professional manner. Goa Foundation has for a long time, since its inception championed innumerable causes dear to every Goan. From start to finish mining can be conducted in such a manner that marginal damage is done to the environment in the short term, while whatever little damage is done can later be restored. The fund which will benefit every Goan will surpass hands-down the concept of Griha Aadhar and Laadli Laxmi which are the pet doles of the BJP government, but which intention it might not have been to supplant and will benefit and enrich every Goan as long as extractable iron and manganese ore is available in Goa. Also the concept of Goenchem Mati will rid corruption and will be the harbinger of transparent practices as far as usage for benefit of Goans of its natural resources is concerned. Though thought out to be difficult to implement, nonetheless it is practicably pragmatic and will be hailed by every Goan irrepective of caste or creed and is a well-thought out win-win situation for the people of Goa. A splendid idea that can be a feather in the cap of an NGO that always had the well-being of Goa and Goans at heart. The Goan mother earth is the common wealth of every Goan.