Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced that dahi handi would be given the status of an adventure sport. This means that govindas, as the participants in pyramids are known, can apply for government jobs under the 5% quota reserved for sportspersons.

Competitions will be held throughout the year, not just on Janmashtami and sponsors will be roped in to fund this Pro Govinda League.

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