PV Sindhu appointed Deputy Collector in Andhra Pradesh government – July, 2017

              Ace shuttler and Rio Olympics silver medallist P.V. Sindhu was on Thursday appointed deputy collector, a Group-1 service post, in the AP government. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu personally handed over the Government Order to Sindhu in the Secretariat in Amaravati, appointing her to the post.

Expressing happiness over the development, Sindhu said her first priority would continue to be badminton. “My focus will be on the sport only,” she added and thanked the Chief Minister for the job. 

 Upon in the Rio Olympics last year, the AP Cabinet had resolved to award Sindhu a cash incentive of Rs 3 crore, a 1,000-sq yd house site in Amaravati and provide the job. She received gifts from the TS government as well. She has to accept the job in 30 days and will be under probation for three years.

         Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu handed over the appointment letter to Sindhu at the State Secretariat Hyderabad, in the presence of her parents.

P.V. Sindhu

Pusarala Venkata Sindhu is an Inidan ace shuttler and Sliver medalist at 2016 Rio Summer Olympics.

Born : 5 July 1995, Hyderabad.

Awards and recognition ;

• Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna highest sporting honour of India (2016)
• Padma Shri the fourth highest civilian award of India (2015)
• Arjuna Award – (2013)
• International Debut 2009 Sub Junior Asian Badminton Championships in Colombo.

Andhra Pradesh 

• Capital: Amaravati
• Chief Minister:  N. Chandrababu Naidu
• Governor: E. S. L. Narasimhan

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