Goa’s Third District – Kushavati

Goa’s Third District – Kushavati
Name: Kushavati, after the ancient Kushavati River in southern Goa
Significance of River: Reflects Goa’s ancient geography, culture, livelihood, and ecology, dating back to historic periods like the Chalukya dynasty
Constituent Talukas: Sanguem, Dharbandora, Quepem, Canacona
District Headquarters: Quepem
Historical Importance: Usgalimal petroglyphs on laterite stones along the river indicate early human settlements thousands of years ago
Governance: Will have a new Zilla Panchayat for better administration and development.