To Goanet - In 2008 the government of Goa had invited people into the Assembly to come and express their views on various policy matters. I had made my presentation to the panel (of MLAs, Directors etc). Expectedly it was a dog & pony show. Nothing every would come out of it.
I recall requesting a through review of the agricultural policy at the time (even though the session was not about agriculture per se, I related it to labour etc - I don't remember the details). When I pointed out how northeastern Goa (still rural) should not exploited for Mopa, there was visible unease on the face of the MLA of that region (Laxmikant Parsekar). At any rate, the document of the session is here - http://goavidhansabha.gov.in/uploads/docs/466_ff_1ST%20INDLABTOR.pdf (Attendees are mentioned on pages 4/5) Regards, r
