It is laudable that Goa’s Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant and our NRI
Commissioner Adv. Narendra Sawaikar are now pursuing the issue of Dual
Nationality with the Central Government. We can only hope that it will be
resolved expeditiously. As Pondicherry, a Union Territory in South India
allows Dual Nationality, why can’t the same yardstick be applied to Goa?
The launching of the Global Goan Association under the leadership of Qatar
based Simon D’Silva is commendable which will give the Goan Community
worldwide a strong voice.
Goans abroad have invested in Goa whether it is money deposited in Goan
banks, holiday homes or in business ventures. Fortunately, in recent years,
there have been changes in how overseas Goans perceive Goa.
Many NRIs after years of service abroad long to settle in the land of their
origin. The modern NRIs are far more professional, skilled, articulate,
motivated, caring, and affluent than the previous generation. They have an
empathy towards Goa and regard it as more than just another holiday
destination. These sentiments must be tapped by the Government with the
aim of achieving mutual benefit. The Global Goan Association could work as
a catalyst to see this happen.
Adopting a uniform approach across India would make life a lot easier for
many by removing the uncertainty and allowing citizens to enjoy the best of
both worlds without any issues at all and for the benefit of the motherland.
Adv. Aires Rodrigues
C/G-2, Shopping Complex
Ribandar Retreat
Ribandar – Goa – 403006
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