Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Maharashtra to Insure 1.5 Lakh 'Govindas' for Dahi Handi
The Maharashtra government is offering insurance to young people called 'Govindas' who participate in the Dahi Handi festival.
Dahi Handi involves forming human pyramids to break a pot.
The insurance will help if someone gets hurt or dies while forming the pyramid.
If a 'Govinda' dies, their family will get 10 lakh rupees.
If a 'Govinda' loses an eye, arm, or leg, they will get 5 lakh rupees.
The government is paying for this insurance to protect participants and encourage the tradition.
Maharashtra government to provide insurance to 1.5 lakh 'Govindas' participating in Dahi Handi.
The insurance covers accidental injuries, including fatalities, during human pyramid formation.
Maximum payout is Rs 10 lakh for death or total permanent disability.
The Maharashtra State Govinda Association will verify participant details.
Medical expenses up to Rs 1 lakh are covered for injuries.
- Who
- Maharashtra government and 'Govindas'.
- What
- Insurance coverage for 'Govindas' participating in Dahi Handi festivities.
- When
- The festival will be celebrated on August 16.
- Where
- Maharashtra.
- Why
- To promote the traditional sport while ensuring the safety and well-being of participants.
- Event
- Dahi Handi
- Participants Covered
- 1.5 lakh 'Govindas'
- Maximum Payout (Death)
- Rs 10 lakh
- Medical Expense Coverage
- Up to Rs 1 lakh
- Coverage
- Accidental injuries during human pyramid formation
- Verification
- Maharashtra State Govinda Association