Telangana Chief Minister K.Chandrashekar Rao on Monday lauded State chess players Praneeth Vuppala and Veerlapalli Nandita.
Chief Minister KCR announced a 2.50 crores reward for Telangana chess player Praneeth who became India’s 82nd Grandmaster on Sunday.The CM also announced a 50 lakhs reward to 19-year-old chess champion, Veerlapalli Nandita.
KCR expressed delight at 16year old Praneeth qualifying for the World Chess Federation Grandmaster status.
Praneeth gained international fame in the Chess at a very young age. The CM greeted Praneeth and his parents at the Secretariat on Monday and greeted the chess champion and congratulated his parents.
The CM hoped Praneeth would reach greater heights and bring laurels and fame to Telangana state and India.KCR added that the government would extend all cooperation to Praneeth.Praneeth’s parents thanked CM for his gesture.
The Chief Minister also congratulated Veerlapalli Nandita on being recognised as a Woman Candidate Master by the World Chess Federation.
KCR further announced 50 lakhs to Nandita to undergo advanced training and for other expenses.
Meanwhile, the youngster said he was elated at the honour and will work hard to get more laurels to the State and the country.He thanked CM for the financial assistance.
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