To Goanet - A Goa People's Assembly has been convened to confront the issue of -
"Land conversion, Construction & Mining - a threat to Goa's survival." When: Monday, 16th June 2008 Where: Convention Hall at Hotel Mandovi, Panjim Time: 3.30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Activist leaders, well known Goan personalities, and representatives of various People's Movements from all over Goa will address the People's Assembly on the menace of rampant concretization, conversion of land, and mining that is threatening the very survival of Goa. A Plan of Action is expected to emerge from the proceedings. The programme will be begin at 3:30 p.m. with a screening of the 30-minute photo documentary "The Rape of Goa" by Rajan P. Parrikar. A press conference will follow the People's Assembly at 6.00 p.m. Everyone concerned about Goa's future is urged to attend this People's Assembly and lend support to the struggle to protect and perpetuate the Goa we know and love. No need for advance confirmation. Just show up and be a part of the movement to decide your future. This programme is facilitated by the Centre for Panchayati Raj - Peaceful Society, Kundaim. For further details, contact Soter D'Souza (9890056616) or Miguel Braganza (9822982676). The programme summary: 3:30 - 4:00 p.m.: Screening of "The Rape of Goa" 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.: Invited speakers (each speaker allotted 5 minutes) 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.: Open Forum (open to members of the public) 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.: Press conference