Goans worldwide from united body

The body has already begun lobbying with the State Government to set up a separate department under it to deal with non-resident Indians from the state. 8220;During the Gulf war, the State Government did not even know how many Goans were stranded in Kuwait,8221; Rodrigues said. The body isalso lobbying with the State Government to relax domicile conditions for children of NRIs who try to obtain admission in educational institutions in the state. In addition the organisation will also enable the people of Goa to make use of the expertise of Goans abroad, Rodrigues said.

He noted that Worldwide Goans8217; is taking the initiative to assist Goans visiting foreign countries. 8220;The network is already helping people visiting London, US, Australia and other countries so that they do not feel out of place,8221; said.