Feasibility Assessment of Khazan Revitalization Potential in Goa

Based on preliminary ground survey in khazans of different talukas in Goa, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has demonstrated an ecological gradient from freshwater-dominated upstream systems to brackish and hypersaline downstream environments. Such gradient drives soil productivity, water conditions and crop variations.

Key objectives of the present scope of work are:

• Mapping of Land-Use and Land-cover (LULC) and historical change detection to quantify the extent of active, abandoned, and converted khazan lands.
• Examine soil health, water quality, and meteorological variables at the regionals scale.
• Assess crop types and productivity in active khazans.
• Validation and replication of KRSI across talukas for phased intervention planning.
• Develop farmer’s skill pool and awareness through scientific training and capacity building.

Impact and Outcome

Based on rigorous, evidence-based scientific assessments, the research will develop context-specific, ecologically sustainable, and policy-relevant strategies for the restoration and long-term revitalization of khazan landscapes in Goa. These interventions aim to enhance soil health, improve water quality, and increase both agricultural productivity and fish production, thereby strengthening the overall resilience of the khazan ecosystem.