# Maharashtra Announces Rs 10 Lakh Cover for 1.6 Lakh Govindas 2026-08-06T14:39:28+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Maharashtra government has announced accident insurance cover of up to Rs 10 lakh for nearly 1.60 lakh Govindas taking part in Dahi Handi celebrations across the state. The scheme was rolled out ahead of the annual festival under an order issued by the government. Govindas form human pyramids to break suspended pots, an activity that can involve serious accident risks. The Devendra Fadnavis-led government said the cover is intended to provide financial protection to participants during the festivities. The order does not specify in the report how claims will be processed or when the cover will take effect. ## Coverage - indiatvnews.com Tags: Dahi Handi, festival safety, Govindas, insurance, Maharashtra Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/maharashtra-announces-rs-10-lakh-cover-for-1-6-lakh-govindas/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/maharashtra-announces-rs-10-lakh-cover-for-1-6-lakh-govindas/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.