Re: FREE WATER CONNECTIONS at taxpayers cost, courtesy Goa Government.

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Its a crying shame that in the 21st century 3,450 houses have been
identified that do not have a water connection.


<<  Crying shame? Why?  -  FN  >>

Do believe that since the latter part of the 20th century, no civic
authority will grant an *occupation certificate* to any dwelling that does
not have a water connection.  An occupation certificate essentially
certifies that the dwelling is fit for human habitation.


<<  I think we need to keep in mind that Goa has, for  generations, had a
fairly efficient rain-water harvesting system which was sustainable,
affordable and equitable.  -  FN  >>

If the system was sustainable, affordable and equitable, what happened to
it?


<<  The mirage of a water-tap connection (which often ends up withouth
water, or water for about one hour a day, as many of us in Saligao receive)
is
what encourages unsustainable development to enter Goa. This includes
building homes on high hillocks, getting in water-guzzling industry and
the like.  -  FN  >>

A debatable point Frederick.  But these connections are for existing
households that do not have the basic human necessities.


<<  Should we expect Goa to have same standards, as, say New York? Even if
these are attainable, are they always desirable?  -  FN  >>

Yes, Frederick, if it means that Goans can live in dwellings fit for human
habitation.


Lawrence