Goa Announces Third District Kushavati: A Historic Development

Overview: Goa has announced Kushavati as its third district in South Goa with Quepem as headquarters, aiming to improve governance and public services. The district will include Dharbandora, Quepem, Sanguem, and Canacona, focusing on tribal and rural development. As an aspirational district, Kushavati will receive central funding to boost infrastructure

Riyaz

Jan-01-2026

Goa Announces Third District Kushavati: A Historic Development

Goa has formally announced the creation of its third district, named Kushavati, marking a major administrative change in the coastal state. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced that the new district would be created in South Goa and would consist of four talukas, namely Dharbandora, Quepem, Sanguem, and Canacona, with Quepem as the headquarters. The area's cultural heritage and identity are reflected in the district's name, derived from the Kushavati River, which once flowed through the region. The third district of Goa is expected to strengthen governance and the quality of public services while also boosting regional development, particularly among tribal and rural communities.

Future Development Plans for Kushavati

Kushavati is to be built as the aspirational district to enhance the socio-economic performance and government.

Being an aspirational district, it will receive supplementary central funds of 15 crores so that it can construct infrastructure and community amenities.
Fabrication of administrative facilities will be done; special funds will be sought by the central government in relation to the development of the tribal population in the region, which makes up 27% of the total population.
Quepem will be the headquarters of the district, and there will be better transit of buses to nearby talukas such as Canacona and Dharbandora.
First, South Goa officials are to administer the district until the necessary infrastructure is prepared.
Revenue officers, survey officers, and other administrative positions are being appointed to enhance the government.

Exam Name & Year	Question	Options	Answer
SSC CGL 2021 (Tier-I, Held 20 Apr 2022)	In which year did the Indian Army free Goa from the Portuguese?	A. 1961 B. 1959 C. 1967 D. 1956	1961
SSC MTS 2020 (Held 07 Oct 2021)	When did the Indian Army liberate Goa from the Portuguese and declare it a Union Territory?	A. 1967 B. 1961 C. 1952 D. 1969	1961
ACC 122 CGAT 2020 / ACC 124 GMAT 2021	When did Goa become part of India?	A. 1951 B. 1952 C. 1961 D. 1962	1961
States MCQ (2025)	When did Goa become India’s 25th state?	A. 30 May 1985 B. 30 May 1987 C. 25 July 1988 D. 04 Apr 1993	30 May 1987
SSC GD Constable 2024 (Held 07 Mar 2024)	Which of the following folk dances is associated with Goa?	A. Lava B. Dekhni C. Kolkali D. Lama	Dekhni

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Conclusion (Goa’s Third District, Kushavati)

The third district, Kushavati in Goa, is a historic move towards administrative restructuring. It tries to develop better governance, better population services and greater development of the regions, particularly tribal and rural societies. Kushavati stands to be a centre of economic and cultural development, with Quepem being the headquarter