Maharashtra Government has instructed everyone to wear a mask, follow social distancing, and other covid 19 protocols during Republic Day 2021 celebrations. The government also asked all divisional and district administrations to avoid organizing cultural & sports events.<br />'' <br />''Maharashtra Governments General Administration Department issued guidelines regarding Republic Day 2021 celebrations. The hon'ble governor will hoist the flag at Main State Function in Dadar, Mumbai. All other offices are also instructed to organize the main official function at 9.15 am on 26 January 2021. The government has conveyed that a limited number of eminent personalities may be invited for official function following Covid 19 guidelines. It may include Peoples representatives, freedom fighters, family members of Shaheed and Corona Warriors.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">It has also asked offices and institutions to maximize use of online platforms for organizing Debate, elocution, essay competition, poem writing competitions etc. The government also suggested that Webinar may be organized.</span><br />