The reported belated decision by the Goa Government to now hold a home-to-home health community survey is a matter of great concern while the raging COVID-19 catastrophe leaves many questions unanswered. How will such a survey benefit our Society is something the authorities need to justify. The government needs to explain and fix responsibility on those responsible who slept over this pandemic for the last many months. A little too late. Bolting the stable door after the horse has bolted is of no use to anyone.
Let us collectively appeal to our very pro-active Chief Secretary Parimal Rai to judiciously review this obvious uncalled for move for a home-to-home survey. Around 7000 teachers who would be used for this survey, many of whom have young kids at home are so very rightly concerned that they would be risking their lives and more particularly that of their family for not much gain. After all there is no guarantee that the government will act immediately and urgently to implement the results of the survey. We hope that the Chief Secretary examines this whole issue and if push comes to shove, the Government must ensure that all the latest protective equipment is given to all those that will be entrusted the task of this community survey, at the same time ensuring that the stringent rules of social distancing and personal hygiene are observed and maintained at all times. Otherwise the logic of this survey that exposes needlessly the lives of innocent people must be severely questioned and shelved. Is this the best way to use the skills and time of our talented and dedicated teachers? Is their time, years of training and experience not better used to educate our children? On this COVID-19, let it be very scrupulously ensured that every paisa spent is done very transparently to ensure that it is all accountable while ensuring there is no room for corruption and nepotism given that hundreds of crores are flowing. Politicians must urgently awaken to this escalating pandemic affecting the state and nation in every possible way and ensure that not a paisa is siphoned. This precarious situation is a marathon not a sprint. Aires Rodrigues Advocate High Court C/G-2, Shopping Complex Ribandar Retreat, Ribandar – Goa – 403006 Mobile No: 9822684372 Office Tel No: (0832) 2444012 Email: [email protected] Or [email protected] You can also reach me on Facebook.com/ AiresRodrigues Twitter@rodrigues_aires www.airesrodrigues.com
