On Thursday, the Maharashtra government organised the first-ever state-level Pro Govinda League in Mumbai. Last year, the state government had accorded the status of sport to dahi handi in Maharashtra. (Pic/Atul Kamble)
Updated On: 2023-08-31 09:01 PM IST
Compiled by : Anagha Sawant
The Pro Govinda League is organised at the National Sports Club of India (NSCI) in Worli. The winning team will receive Rs 11 lakh
The Pro Govinda League in Mumbai is held on the lines of the Pro Kabaddi League
Earlier, announcing the prize money, Maharashtra industries minister Uday Samant stated, "The first prize comprises a whopping Rs 11 lakh, second Rs 7 lakh, third Rs 5 lakh and fourth Rs 3 lakh"
The Maharashtra government has also announced insurance coverage for all the participating Govindas
In order to avoid accidents during the participation, the government also announced a set of rules to be followed by the participants. In case of death, the kin of the victim will receive Rs 10 lakh as insurance
