Goa Announces Third District Kushavati

National desk:

Goa is set to get its third district, named Kushavati, marking a major administrative reorganisation in the coastal state. The announcement was made by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, who said the new district would be named after the ancient Kushavati river that flows through parts of the region. At present, Goa has only two districts—North Goa and South Goa.

The proposed Kushavati district will be carved entirely out of South Goa. It will comprise four talukas—Dharbandora, Quepem, Sanguem and Canacona.