Avani Lakhera: Brand Ambassador of 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' | 01 Sep 2021

Why in News

  • Avani Lakhera, who won a gold medal in the shooting competition at the Tokyo Paralympics, has been announced as the brand ambassador of the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' scheme by the Rajasthan government.

Key Points

  • Avani Lakhera has won the Gold Medal in the R2 Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event at the Tokyo Paralympics.
  • Avani is a 19-year-old Paralympian from Jaipur, who is the first female player to win a gold medal in Paralympics for India.