1.5L+ govindas get insurance cover so far, most by state
By Thursday, Oriental Insurance Company, which is implementing the task, had provided cover to a record 1,51,950 govindas affiliated with 1,854 dahi handi mandals. Manager Sachin Khanvilkar said, "Of this, the govt-mandated Maharashtra Rajya Dahi Handi Govinda Association has routed the applications of 1,38,920 players belonging to 1,670 govinda troupes. Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation has insured 6,630 boys affiliated with 99 mandals.
And 85 mandals approached us directly with 6,400 entries. We will be working on Aug 15 as well so the figure will increase."
The family of the 11-year-old govinda who lost his life in Dahisar is not eligible though, as underage players are ineligible for participation.
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Bala Padelkar, head of Dahi Handi Samanvay Samiti, said, "Insurance has certainly benefited govindas who are now participating fearlessly in greater numbers."tnn
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