19 DECEMBER2025Minister Harpal Singh Cheema and MP Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, officials lauded the duo for making Punjab and the nation proud and confirmed that Captain Harmanpreet Kaur will also be honoured soon. The state announced a Rs 1.5 crore reward for each of the three Punjab players, Harmanpreet Kaur, Amanjot Kaur, and Harleen Deol, for their contribution to the triumph. Additionally, the Punjab Cricket Association awarded Harmanpreet and Amanjot Rs 11 lakh each and honoured fielding coach Munish Bali with Rs 5 lakh for his support in the World Cup campaign.Shafali Verma was honoured by the Haryana Govern-ment with a Rs 1 crore cash reward and appointed Brand Ambassador of the Haryana State Commission for Women. The state recognized her match-winning performance in the final, an explosive 87 runs and 2 wickets, and celebrat-ed her as a symbol of women's empowerment and youth inspiration. Shafali returned to a hero's welcome in Rohtak, greeted with a cavalcade, flower showers, and a ceremoni-al turban by Minister Krishan Kumar Bedi. Her father and grandfather were also felicitated, highlighting the family's pivotal support in her journey to becoming a national icon.West BengalRicha Ghosh was honoured by the West Bengal Government with Rs 34 lakh, the Banga Bhushan award, and an appointment as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) following India's ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 victory. The cash prize reflected her 34-run match-winning knock in the final, with Rs 1 lakh awarded per run. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee conferred the prestigious state honour at a grand ceremony at Eden Gardens, celebrating Richa as the "Pride of Bengal," along with presenting her with a gold chain. The Cricket Association of Bengal also felicitated her with a golden bat and ball, in the presence of Sourav Ganguly and Jhulan Goswami, marking a historic moment for Bengal's first women's World Cup champion.Sneh Rana was honoured by the Uttarakhand Govern-ment with a Rs 50 lakh reward following India's ICC Wom-en's ODI World Cup 2025 triumph. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami personally congratulated her, praising her as "Uttarakhand's daughter" and applauding her role in bring-ing global pride to the state. He reaffirmed Uttarakhand's commitment to developing sports infrastructure and sup-porting women athletes. On her return to Dehradun, Sneh received a warm hero's welcome with dhol-nagadas and cheering fans, marking her first homecoming after the vic-tory. Celebrations continued in her hometown of Sanaula, where family and community honored her years of dedica-tion and hard work.Uttar PradeshDeepti Sharma was honoured by the Uttar Pradesh Government with a Rs 3 crore cash reward and appointed as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) for her extraordinary performance in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the reward, recognising her match-winning 58 runs and five wickets in the final. Under the Kushal Khiladi Yojana, she formally assumed her DSP role, reflecting the state's commitment to empowering sporting talent. Deepti was also celebrated in a grand state ceremony and received blessings at the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, cementing her status as a national sporting icon.Renuka Singh Thakur was honoured by the Himachal Pradesh Government with a Rs 1 crore reward and the assurance of a government job for her role in India's triumph. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu personally announced the cash prize and, during a phone call with Renuka, pledged long-term job security in recognition of her service to the nation. Celebrations erupted in her ancestral village of Parsa in Shimla's Rohru subdivision, where locals marked the occasion with traditional pahari dance (Nati), community feasts, and a heartfelt documentary tribute, reflecting the pride and emotional connection her achievement inspired across the state.AssamUma Chetry, the first woman cricketer from Assam and the entire Northeast to be part of a World Cup-winning Indian team, is yet to receive an official reward from the Assam Government following India's ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 win. However, the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) honoured her with a Rs 51 lakh cash award during a felicitation ceremony at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati. The event, attended by BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia and ACA officials, celebrated Uma's milestone, marking a proud moment for Northeast cricket. District units and sports associations also felicitated her, recognizing her achievement as a breakthrough for women's cricket in the region.Arundhati Reddy received special recognition from the Telangana Government for her crucial role in India's ICC Women's World Cup 2025 triumph. Telangana Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari felicitated her at his Hyderabad office, presenting a ceremonial shawl and commending her outstanding contribution to the nation's historic win. He praised her dedication, calling her a true inspiration and a proud representative of Telangana, while extending his best wishes for her continued success on the international stage.
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