Which Indian woman hockey player was made the brand ambassador of the Centre's 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' scheme for Haridwar district in August 2021?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Vandana Katariya.
- India’s hockey star Vandana Katariya was named the brand ambassador of the women and child development department of Uttarakhand as well as the brand ambassador of the Centre’s ‘Beti Bachao , Beti Padhao’ scheme for Haridwar district.
- she was awarded the Tilu Rauteli award, the state’s highest honour for women, with a cash reward of Rs.25 lakh for her Olympic feat.
- She is India's first woman to scorean Olympic hat-trick.