Mumbaiwallah draws attention to a campaign towards a park in Panjim.

 Goans have long cherished their green heritage. But with the way things are going, it won’t be long before the hills are covered with buildings, open spaces turn into corporate parks, old houses are demolished to make way for a multi-storeyed car park. What will then distinguish Goa from the rest of the country?

If Goa is to retain its unique identity and place in the Indian (and global) psyche, preserving its heritage - green or otherwise - becomes a matter of urgency. Politicians are not in the business of making a (positive) difference; that is left to you and me.