On May 26, 2013, at 9:54 PM, Mervyn Lobo wrote to FN: What Goa needs is a frame work that educates kids for the future. An education that enables a person to read and digest the facts. Goans are capable of much more than growing rice and harvesting coconuts.
One last thing, the danger, and this is a real one, is that the neighboring states will get their education priorities in check before Goa does. If this happens, Goa will be become the to go place to get virgin coconut oil while the neighboring states bask in their new found wealth from IT COMMENT: Thank you Mervyn. My thoughts almost. I use the word 'almost' because many Goans are already utilizing the education imparted in Goa to then enter into higher education centers outside Goa to do the best for themselves. IMHO, education in Goa would move several notches higher IF those who are charged with teaching would better themselves with experience and competition at larger centers. But, do take a look at the stuff the Goa educators occupy themselves with. Try access what publications are in the public and professional domains. If all Goan students would rely on these Goa educators, they surely would have been permanently and firmly situated in the Coconut plantations. The fact is that there are countless young Goans who are competing globally and doing really well, albeit without much fanfare. What these young and bright Goans will not be able to do is have any role in converting the Goa coconuts into high value enterprises. Those in charge of Goa and Goa's education (today) are busy ensuring that Goa and Goans 'fulfill the prophecy' of Feni, Festa ani 'FIFI'. We can all see the results for ourselves. jc
