PANJIM, April 12 -- The Central Government has given an NOC for a private jetty at Malim. In this context, Herald Media asked people, "What is your reaction to proposed private jetty at Malim? Do you fear it will be converted into a Marina?"

The recent announcement that a jetty is coming up at Malim has suddenly created confusion in the minds of the people, especially those living on the banks of the Mandovi River. The confusion begins at the doorsteps of the government. Government blames the people because they stand up and oppose everything. How can we blame the people of Goa when the government does not take the stakeholders and the public at large into confidence and explain what exactly is the plan and the programme of the governmen...