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Time of India
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
1.5L+ govindas get insurance cover so far, most by state
Mumbai: The state govt's pledge to provide insurance cover to 1,50,000 govindas this Janmashtami is nearing completion. Each player is being granted Rs 10 lakh cover for a mere premium of Rs 75, also paid by the 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. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai | Gold Rates Today in Mumbai | Silver Rates Today in Mumbai Bala Padelkar, head of Dahi Handi Samanvay Samiti, said, "Insurance has certainly benefited govindas who are now participating fearlessly in greater numbers."tnn Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Independence Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Maharashtra govt doubles insurance cover for 1.5 lakh govindas at Dahi Handi
MUMBAI: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday instructed the sports department of the state government to provide insurance cover to 1.5 lakh govindas participating in Dahi Handi this year. The Janmashtami festival falls on 16 August. For the past two years, the state government has been insuring 75,000 govindas annually. On Thursday, a delegation from the Dahi Handi Samanvay Samiti, accompanied by culture minister Ashish Shelar, met the Chief Minister and requested that the number be doubled to cover 1.5 lakh participants this year. Fadnavis directed the sports department to take appropriate action. Meanwhile, Dinesh Jadav, chief regional manager of Oriental Insurance, which has been entrusted with the task, said they had already insured over one lakh govindas from 1,200 mandals across Maharashtra in 2024. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai 'A major contributor to this figure was the Maharashtra Rajya Dahi Handi Govinda Association through whom the state govt insured more than 75,000 govindas in Maharashtra,' he said. The state government has accorded Dahi Handi the status of an adventure sport, leading to a rise in participation. However, the Dahi Handi Samanvay Samiti claims that this has also increased the risk of injury to govindas.
