Govt gives ₹1 cr aid to Rio-bound shooter
The Sports Ministry has raised the financial assistance from ₹75 lakh to ₹1 crore for shooter Heena Sidhu under the Target Olympic Podium scheme. The ministry has also approved the release of 90% advance for her training. Heena booked an Olympic berth after clinching Gold in women’s 10m air pistol at the Asia Olympic Qualifiers for Shooting, in January.