The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is offering free treatment to Govindas injured during the Dahi Handi festival in Mumbai, officials said on Saturday.

The festival, known for its human pyramids and lively atmosphere, also brought with it the usual concern over participant safety. To address this, civic authorities have stepped in with special arrangements.

BMC chief Bhushan Gagrani has asked all municipal hospitals to treat Govindas injured during the festivities free of cost. Every year, dozens of participants sustain injuries ranging from minor cuts to serious fractures while attempting to break the high-hanging pots.