To Goanet - See this -
http://www.rediff.com/business/report/airport-buzz-propels-panvel-realty/20101209.htm That should confirm what he have always known about Mopa. It is all about the gigantic loot off the land, wheeling & dealing in real estate in and around north Goa. There will be crores of rupees to be made by those who have lapped up land in Pernem and in Sindhudurg district. And the ones who have lapped up land in Pernem and surrounds are close associates of some of the most corrupt and influential politicos in Goa, Maharashtra and Delhi, and other wealthy Indians. The local village opposition will be bought out - you can't expect people who have never seen a 1000 rupee note to not succumb when a wad is waved before their eyes. In 5 years the word "rural" won't apply to any place in Goa. r