PaperDabba News Desk: 24th September 2024
Deepti Jeevanji, the young athlete from Telangana who brought pride to the nation by winning a bronze medal in the Paralympics, was honored by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy with a ₹1 crore cash reward. Additionally, her coach was awarded ₹10 lakh as recognition of his efforts. The CM also announced measures to provide Deepti with a Group-2 government job and a 500-square-yard plot in Warangal, apart from the monetary reward.
CM Distributes Rewards Personally
Today, in a ceremony held at his residence in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, CM Revanth Reddy personally handed the cheques to Deepti Jeevanji and her coach. The government announced these rewards two weeks ago, and the CM expressed his satisfaction with promptly fulfilling the promise. Sports officials, including SAT Chairman Shiva Sena Reddy, were present during the event.
Deepti and Coach Express Gratitude
Deepti expressed immense pride in representing the country and winning the bronze medal. She thanked CM Revanth Reddy for delivering the rewards within two weeks and acknowledged the government government’s. Her coach also emphasized that such encouragement would inspire athletes to pursue sports with extraordinary dedication and enthusiasm.
Future Opportunities for Deepti
Deepti mentioned that she would continue working hard for future competitions, and the government gave her additional motivation. Apart from the cash reward, the government is also arranging to provide her with a 500-square-yard plot in Warangal and a Group-2 government job, which will further aid her in focusing on her athletic journey.
This event highlights the Telangana government’s commitment to recognizing and promoting talent in sports. Athletes like Deepti, with the government’s encouragement, are set to achieve greater heights, making the state a guiding force in nurturing sports talent in India.
