Freddy wrote :
Development Has Damaged Goa’s Environment Development has damaged Goa’s environment Says Jairam Ramesh, Union Minister for Environment and Forests. It is indeed heartening to know that there is someone in the Government if not in Goa at least in Delhi, who is talking about facts and is holding his fort despite pressure from other ministries. It’s been known that the Road Transport and Highway Minister along with Civil aviation minister have been pushing Mr. Ramesh for NOC through protected land for roads and airport projects which Mr. Ramesh has refused on the grounds of environmental protection. I say good work Mr Jairam Ramesh even though he failed to protect our humble dwellings from the CRZ axe. Goa’s green cover is fast depleting and the ugly bald hills and filled up mangroves and fertile low lying fields and the open craters left over by mining have become the landscapes at the moment, a host of oversized mega housing projects have covered most of our coast today, this summer has been the hottest and the rains are less than normal, this has been the effect of the attack on our ecology and environment and as things stand and the apathy of our politicians towards nature, future looks blek and gloomy. There is indeed a lot at stake in Goa at the moment and if we ignore it now, we will loose everything and posterity will curse us for not thinking of them and acting accordingly. I request Mr. Jairam Ramesh to put pressure on the Goa Government to stop illegal mining and take firm action against those involved in it without any bias. Protect our ecology and our environment at all cost. The Environment Ministry’s decision to grant Goa “Special Status” is much appreciated. Comments : It is heartening to learn that atleast one politician i.e. Jairam Ramesh, the Union Minister for Environment and Forests acknoweledges that development has damaged Goa. While development is necessary it should be balanced. Non polluting industries should be encouraged like pharmaceutical, watch making, hospitality, etc. which would not destroy the environment. Switzerland is a very good example where the country has progressed as one of the most developed country, without compromising on nature. Development in Goa should not be at the cost of destroying Goa's natural beauty. Giving Goa SPECIAL STATUS is a step in the right direction and he should be commented for this. It is very rare that one comes across a politician who appears to do the right things atleast for now. Thanks and best wishes, Camilo Fernandes The content of this electronic communication is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and any others who are specifically authorized to receive it. It may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or otherwise placing reliance on the contents of this information is prohibited and may be unlawful in certain legal jurisdictions. If you have received this communication in error please notify the sender immediately by responding to this email and then delete it from your system. ______________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email ______________________________________________________________________ Manage your finance and manage money through MSN Money Special Drag n’ drop _________________________________________________________________ The world on four wheels in MSN Autos http://autos.in.msn.com/
