Sakshi named brand ambassador of 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' initiative

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday felicitated Rio Olympics bronze medal winner and wrestler Sakshi Malik.

- Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik felicitated

The Haryana government has awarded Malik 2.5 crore rupees and a class two level job in the state government.

"I would like to congratulate this daughter of Haryana who has made the nation and Haryana proud. From the side of the Haryana government, we award Sakshi a cheque of 2.5 crores. We also offer her a class two level job in Haryana," said Khattar.

"It is a proud moment for us that girls of the country have done so well. Our two daughters, Sakshi Malik and P V Sindhu (who won a silver medal at the Rio Games), have made the nation proud," Khattar said.

He said that sportspersons from Haryana have once again made the country and their state proud.

"Our government is taking a number of steps for the promotion of sports. Sakshi has made everyone proud including her country, her state, besides her coaches, her town Rohtak and her family," Khattar said in the presence of Sakshi's family members.

The CM said Sakshi, who is employed with the Railways, would be soon promoted.

"We have also offered her a Class II job in the Haryana Government. She has said that she will think over it and decide," Khattar said.

Chief Minister Khattar also announced Malik as the brand ambassador of the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao initiative in Haryana.

Malik thanked all for the love and support.

"Want to thank everyone for their support, hope to continue to receive such support in the future as well," said Malik.

Sakshi arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday morning to a grand welcome amid scenes of jubilation and loud cheers from scores of people at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in the wee hours of Wednesday.