Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy today presented a cheque of Rs 50 lakhs to badminton ace Saina Nehwal. She was felicitated at a simple function for winning the Indonesia Open title.
The cheque was presented to the city lass by the Chief Minister on behalf of the State Government. The state has a policy to give cash awards to sports persons winning medals and titles. Several speakers at the function lauded Saina for her and hoped that she will bring more laurels to the State. (INN)