The conservative estimates taken for the project as Rs.1000 crore then as per the percentage splits it amounts to 40% that is 400 crores funding from Central Government, 20% that 200 crores from State government in Goa and 40% that is 400 crores from unknown sources so far. This means out of total 1000 crores, 200 crores to be spend by Goa government without consent of its people. And 800 crores will come from out of Goa, some so far unknown sources. This is enough to indicate that there is enormous interest in this sea link connecting landmass on the two sides of Zuari river. Who could be the interested parties? Connecting to controversial Mopa airport in Pernem to save time? Providing express way to the tourists, and soldiers docking for 'rest and recreation' for North Goa and Konkan beaches? Is it a necessary infrastructure to get Goa transformed into playground for the rich of the World? But why government of India is so hell bent in shaping developments in Goa in such a sadistic manner? I am referring to Government of India chiefly because Marmagoa port Trust (MPT) is administered by central government and its chairman has public declared Goa to be the rest and recreation destination for Global Naval forces. Does India's jolly pally jaunt with USA in its foreign policy has any role to play in this domestic dynamics in Goa? What is the urgency for the sea link? Who needs to travel to and from Vasco and Panjim at such a breathtaking pace? These are the questions that needs deeper probes and answers. Seby http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/2010/04/vasco-dona-paula-sea-link-feasibility.html _________________________________________________________________ South Cinema This Decade http://entertainment.in.msn.com/southcinemathisdecade/
