Goa, Begging from Other States THE derogatory remarks made by the state Home Minister with reference to the proposed Goa-Bihar train that its introduction could lead to an influx of beggars from Bihar has created a furore across the country. The minister was quick to state that he was misquoted, while the opposition leader has sought an apology from him. On the sidelines of this debate it would be worth delving a bit and ask how well have we shielded ourselves from begging! We know beyond doubt that we have been perennially begging for power from the neighbouring states wherein it was much easier for us to set up a generating plant of our own. Most of our food grains, fruits, vegetables, poultry, meat etc is bought from outside. Almost the entire labour force through which Goa has been built, which we ridicule unabashedly as migrant labour is obtained from the rest of our country. The leading technical institutes seek the assistance of the major companies in other states for job placement of our pass outs, when we could have created an employment base here. The list is endless! It is truly a ticklish problem as to who isn't a beggar! MICHAEL VAZ, Merces http://www.navhindtimes.com/story.php?story=2008082334 Related links: No Goan beggars in state, says Ravi Naik ........ Home Minister said that the beggars from outside the state land up in Vasco and Margao by way of railway and the proposed railway between Patna, Bihar and Goa could bring in more beggars.
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