Uttarakhand
Vandana Kataria
- 09 Aug 2021
- 1 min read
Why in News
- Vandana Kataria from Uttarakhand, who was a member of the Indian women's hockey team in the Tokyo Olympics, has been made the brand ambassador of the State's Women's Empowerment Department.
Key Points
- On the occasion of Tilu Rauteli Samman ceremony, State Women Empowerment Minister Rekha Arya appointed Vandana Kataria as the brand ambassador of the said department along with Tilu Rauteli Samman.
- Vandana Kataria is the first Indian female hockey player to score three goals in a single match.
- Vandana Kataria from Roshnabad (Haridwar), Uttarakhand, has been a part of the senior women's hockey team since 2006.
- The Uttarakhand government has announced to give her Tilu Rauteli Samman and Rs 25 lakh for her outstanding performance.
