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Goa’s Third District Named Kushavati; Comprises Four Hinterland Talukas

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Goa, which earlier comprised only North Goa and South Goa districts, has now officially added a third district named Kushavati, marking a significant administrative reorganisation aimed at improving governance and regional development.

Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant announced that the Kushavati district will consist of four hinterland talukas — Sanguem, Dharbandora, Quepem and Canacona — all of which were previously part of the South Goa district. The district headquarters will be located in Quepem.

With this reorganisation, the existing districts will be streamlined as follows:

  • North Goa district will continue to comprise five talukas: Bardez, Tiswadi, Pernem, Bicholim and Sattari.
  • South Goa district will now have three talukas: Ponda, Mormugao and Salcete.
  • The newly formed Kushavati district will focus on the hinterland regions of South Goa, enabling targeted development and administrative efficiency.

The creation of the third district is expected to bring governance closer to the people, improve service delivery in interior regions, and accelerate infrastructure and socio-economic development in Goa’s hinterland areas.

Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant stated that the move reflects the government’s commitment to balanced growth, decentralised administration, and regional equity, particularly for areas that have historically faced geographical and logistical challenges.

Further notifications regarding administrative setup, staffing, and phased implementation are expected from the State Government.

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Konkani Words Will Disappear If Not Used”: Prasad Volvoikar at 7th Batch of Govt. Training

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Written by Intern Queeny George M.H, Team Allycaral

The Directorate of Official Language, Government of Goa, inaugurated the 7th batch of Konkani training for government employees on September 16, 2025, at the Language Research Centre, Panaji.

The four-day program, running from September 16 to 19, aims to strengthen the use of Konkani in administration. 28 government employees have enrolled in this batch. The sessions will focus on Konkani grammar, official correspondence, administrative vocabulary, notings, and conversation skills.

Speaking at the inauguration, Chief Guest Shri Prasad Volvoikar, Director of the Public Grievances Department, stressed the urgency of language preservation:

“All government employees should take full advantage of this training programme. Konkani should be used as much as possible in administrative work because if Konkani words are not used, they will disappear.”

Also present at the ceremony were Shri Meghanath Parab, Director of Official Language, and Shri Anil Sawant, Deputy Director of Official Language. Director Parab highlighted the Directorate’s mission of ensuring the maximum use of Konkani as the official language in governance.

Following the completion of this batch, the 8th batch of training will be held from September 22 to 25, 2025, at the Language Research Centre, Panaji, from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.

This initiative reflects the Government of Goa’s continued commitment to preserving Konkani, not just as a cultural identity, but as a living and functioning administrative language.

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Konkani Should Be Used in Administration Too: Ramesh Gaonkar

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August 19, 2025 – Madgaon, South Goa: Konkani is not just a language spoken in Goa — it’s a language rich in history, literature, and identity. This was the message echoed by noted linguist Ramesh Gaonkar during the inauguration of the third Official Language Training class for government employees in South Goa.

Held at Madgaon, the session was inaugurated by the Additional District Collector and attended by civil servants and government staff, reaffirming the state’s commitment to the promotion of regional languages in administration.

The training aims to equip government employees with the linguistic skills and confidence to use Konkani in formal communication, moving beyond ceremonial use into functional governance. This initiative also aligns with broader state policies aimed at preserving and promoting Goa’s cultural and linguistic heritage.

With this training class, South Goa continues its efforts to mainstream Konkani as a working language in the government sphere, sending a strong signal about the importance of linguistic identity in public administration.