The KCR government has appointed prominent tennis star Sania Mirza as ‘Brand Ambassador’ of Telangana.
Chief Minister K Chandrasekhara Rao handed over letter of appointment and also a cheque for Rs one crore to the 27-year-old Sania at an interaction session with industrialists here on Tuesday.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said Telangana is proud of Sania Mirza, who is a true Hyderabadi. She will promote the new State’s interests in India and abroad, KCR said, adding that Sania is No 5 now in international tennis and she would become No 1.
Chief Secretary Rajiv Sharma, Special Chief Secretary (Industries) K Pradeep Chandra and others were present.