Tourism, the backbone of Goa’s economy has now sadly deteriorated into total shambles and is in the utter doldrums. Even before the onset of the pandemic, the inflow of quality tourists had been very much on the decline for many years with visitors to Goa retreating for varied and valid reasons while moving elsewhere.
The wretched infrastructure, the accident prone roads, erratic water and power supply, stray dogs and cattle infested beaches with garbage strewn all over and the very high taxes have been turning the tourists off. The inept infrastructure at the airport, railway stations and the bus terminals leave much to be desired. The traffic police instead of regulating free flow of traffic seem to be focused on what they are best at, on which less said the better. Besides due to the alarming crime rate with the increasing number of rapes, murders and thefts, Goa has unfortunately evolved as a very unsafe destination having been transformed into a gambling, prostitution and narcotics den. Our only solace is that the Talibans have not landed here. The authorities need to swiftly get their act together with a vision and sincerity to revive and regain lost ground and at least ensure that we don’t lose those leftovers of the once flourishing Tourism trade and industry. Adv. Aires Rodrigues C/G-2, Shopping Complex Ribandar Retreat Ribandar – Goa – 403006 Mobile No: 9822684372 Office Tel No: (0832) 2444012 Email: [email protected] You can also reach me on Facebook.com/ AiresRodrigues Twitter@rodrigues_aires www.airesrodrigues.in
