Goa to Get Third District Kushavati After Administrative Reorganisation

Goa is set to get its third district, named Kushavati, marking a major administrative reorganisation in the coastal state. The announcement was made by Pramod Sawant, who said the district is named after the ancient Kushavati river flowing through the region.

At present, Goa has only two districts — North Goa and South Goa.

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Goa to Get Third District Kushavati After Administrative Reorganisation

Composition and Administrative Structure

The proposed Kushavati district will be carved entirely out of South Goa and will consist of four talukas:

• Dharbandora
• Quepem
• Sanguem
• Canacona

Until new infrastructure is developed, all administrative functions of the new district will continue from the South Goa district headquarters. The South Goa Collector will temporarily oversee district administration until a dedicated collector is appointed.

Quepem Named as District Headquarters

Quepem has been designated as the district headquarters of Kushavati. The state government has assured improved bus connectivity between Quepem and distant talukas such as Canacona and Dharbandora.

This step aims to ensure easy access to district-level administrative services for residents across the new district.

Aspirational District Status and Funding

The Chief Minister announced that Kushavati will be developed as an aspirational district. Such districts receive additional central assistance of ₹15 crore to improve governance, infrastructure, and public service delivery.

The state plans to seek special funds from the Centre, particularly because nearly 27 per cent of the district’s population belongs to tribal communities, requiring focused development interventions.

Notification and Implementation Timeline

The Goa government has indicated that a formal notification for the creation of Kushavati district will be issued soon. Full-scale functioning as an independent district will begin once infrastructure, staffing, and administrative arrangements are fully put in place.

Exam-Oriented Key Facts

• Goa currently has two districts: North Goa and South Goa
• Kushavati will be Goa’s third district
• It is carved out of South Goa
• District is named after the Kushavati river
• Quepem will be the district headquarters
• Aspirational districts receive ₹15 crore additional funding

Question & Answer

Q1. What will be the name of Goa’s third district?
(a) Mandovi
(b) Zuari
(c) Kushavati
(d) Salcete
Answer: Kushavati

Q2. Kushavati district will be carved out of which existing district?
(a) North Goa
(b) South Goa
(c) Both North and South Goa
(d) Panaji district
Answer: South Goa

Q3. Which town has been designated as the headquarters of Kushavati district?
(a) Canacona
(b) Sanguem
(c) Dharbandora
(d) Quepem
Answer: Quepem

Q4. Kushavati district is named after which geographical feature?
(a) Mountain range
(b) Coastal belt
(c) Ancient river
(d) Forest region
Answer: Ancient river

Q5. How much additional central assistance is provided to aspirational districts?
(a) ₹10 crore
(b) ₹12 crore
(c) ₹15 crore
(d) ₹20 crore
Answer: ₹15 crore

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