CM KCR lauds new Grandmaster Praneeth, announces cash reward

CM KCR announced a cash reward of Rs 2.5 crore to the youngster for the training and other expenses

Hyderabad: Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao on Monday lauded State chess player Praneeth Vuppala who became India’s 82nd Grandmaster on Sunday.

The CM also announced a cash reward of Rs 2.5 crore to the youngster for the training and other expenses. He hoped that Prraneeth will reach greater heights in the future.

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Meanwhile, the youngster said he was elated at the honour and will work hard to get more laurels to the State and the country. He thanked CM for the financial assistance.