Himachal: There is great news for the daughters of Himachal Pradesh, who brought glory to the country and the state by winning the gold medal with the Indian women's Kabaddi team in the Asian Games. Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has announced to approve the demand of increasing the prize money of women Kabaddi players of Himachal. Now these players Prize money of Rs 1 crore each Will be given. Earlier, the state government had announced prize money of Rs 33 lakh each for the players.
Kabaddi players came to meet the Chief Minister
Himachal's Kabaddi players, who won gold medal in the Asian Games, met Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu on Monday. Captain of Indian women's kabaddi team Pushpa Rana with Ritu Negi, Jyoti Thakur and Bhavana Thakur Was also a part of this team.
During the meeting, the players placed before the Chief Minister their demand for increasing the prize money as per their achievements. The main demand of the players was to increase the declared amount of Rs 33 lakh. One crore rupees per player Let's do. Along with this, the players had also demanded to be given government jobs for a secure future.
CM Sukhu announced to give one crore each
Taking a positive stance on the demand of the players, Chief Minister Sukhu announced increasing the prize money to Rs 1 crore. The Chief Minister said that the state government will soon organize a function in the honor of these players and they will be awarded prize money there.
The Chief Minister also honored the players by gifting them Himachali caps and shawls. He congratulated the players for their excellent performance in the Asian Games and said that the entire Himachal is proud of their success.
Government's attitude is positive even on government jobs
Along with the prize money, the players had also demanded government jobs. The Chief Minister has talked about providing them employment in government service. According to the government, players who do not want to serve in the Police Department will be given the option to be appointed in the Youth Services and Sports Department.
Its objective is to provide employment security to the players as well as to connect them with the development of sports in the state. With this, players will be able to inspire young players to move forward while continuing their sporting activities.
Four daughters of Himachal created history in Asian Games
Indian women's Kabaddi team beats Iran in the final of Asian Games 37-34 Won the gold medal by defeating. Four players of Himachal played important roles in this historic victory. Team captain Pushpa Rana along with Ritu Negi, Jyoti Thakur and Bhavana Thakur were part of the Indian team.
The success of these players has also raised new hopes about female sports talents in Himachal. The government says that sports facilities and prize money are being strengthened to encourage players who win medals at the international level.
Appeal to youth to stay away from drugs
During the meeting with the Chief Minister, Kabaddi team captain Pushpa Rana also appealed to the youth to stay away from drugs and take up sports. He said that sports give the youth a way to lead a healthy and disciplined life and build a better future.
He said that the government's support to the players will motivate them to perform better in international competitions in future also. The achievement of these daughters of Himachal is also an example for the youth of the state that success can be achieved at the international level through hard work and discipline.