Maneka Gandhi welcomes Sakshi Malik as face of 'Beti Bachao, Beti Badhao'

New Delhi: Union Cabinet Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi today hailed the Haryana government's decision to appoint Rio bronze medalist Sakshi Malik as the brand ambassador of 'Beti Bachao, Beti Badhao' initiative in the state."I’m so happy & proud that Ms @SakshiMalik is our new Brand Ambassador for Beti Bachao Beti Padhao in Haryana.#BBBP," the Minister tweeted.

"She’s a true inspiration for all the parents, who would now desire to be blessed with a girl child," she added.Earlier in the day, Sakshi landed in the national capital to a grand welcome by her parents, fans and the state Ministers of Haryana.

Later, at a felicitation function in Bahadurgarh, she was handed a cheque of Rs 2.5 crore by Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, beside being appointed as the state's brand ambassador for 'Beti Padhao-Beti Bachao' program.

'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, have made the nation proud,' Mr Khattar said.Thanking the nation for their support, Sakshi said, 'I want everyone to support me in the future as well, so that I can win more medals for the country. (UNI)