In a review meeting held via video-conferencing, Thackeray reviewed the relief work in the three districts and said aid should be provided on a “war footing”. Raigad, which was the most affected district, has sought ₹80 crore additional fund. Ratnagiri has sought about ₹36 crore additional fund,” an official, who was in the meeting, said requesting anonymity. Lakhs of people from Mumbai, Thane, and Pune districts travel to Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts during the festival. The district authorities are directed to strictly follow the state’s guidelines for public Ganpati mandals.

Source: Hindustan Times July 17, 2020 16:55 UTC