The state government will insure 1,60,000 govindas during this year’s Dahi Handi festival (File photo)

MUMBAI: The state govt has announced it will grant insurance to 1,60,000 govindas during the dahi handi festival this year.In 2025 the state had made provision to insure 1,50,000 players.Each govinda will be insured for Rs 10 lakh in the event of death, or loss of two limbs or two eyes, and Rs 5 lakh for the loss of one limb or a single eye.Various amounts in the range of Rs 1 to Rs 10 lakh will be awarded in the case of hospitalization, permanent total and permanent partial disablement.Govt hospitals will provide treatment free of cost.The insurer is yet to be determined.