Asha Bhosle elected for the Maharashtra Bhushan award
The state Govt of Maharashtra has elected singer Asha Bhosle for the Maharashtra Bhushan Award. the Maharashtra Bhushan Award is the highest honour by the government of Maharashtra.
- She is elected for the award for the year 2020.
- The Maharashtra Bhushan Award includes a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh.
- in 1997, Bhosle’s sister Lata Mangeshkar was honured by this award.
Maharashtra Bhushan award:
- The Maharashtra Bhushan is the highest and prestigious award that is honoured annually by the government of Maharashtra state.
| Presented By | Maharashtra Govt |
| Reward | ₹ 1,000,000 |
| When was First awarded | 1996 |
About Maharashtra –
Capital: Mumbai
Governor: Bhagat Singh Koshyari
Chief minister: Uddhav Thackeray
State Mammal – Indian giant squirrel
State Bird – Yellow-footed green pigeon
State Insect – Blue Mormon
State Flower – Jarul
State Tree – Mango Tree