Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Health Worker Rewarded for Bravery in Vaccination
Kamla Devi is a health worker who did something very brave.
When a baby needed a vaccine, she had to cross a flooded river.
She jumped from rock to rock, holding her things, to reach the baby.
People saw this on social media, and the Serum Institute of India was very impressed.
They invited her to Pune, gave her a big reward of Rs 5 lakh, and paid for her trip and stay in a fancy hotel.
She also got a letter of appreciation from the governor.
Kamla wants to use the money for her children's education, their marriages, and to build a house.
She is very happy and proud of her achievement.
Kamla Devi, a health worker from Himachal Pradesh, jumped over a flooded river to vaccinate a baby.
She was rewarded by the Serum Institute of India with Rs 5 lakh and a trip to Pune.
She stayed in a five-star hotel and received the reward from Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla.
Kamla plans to use the money for her children's education, their marriages, and to build a house.
She received an appreciation letter from the Himachal Pradesh Governor for her bravery.
- Who
- Kamla Devi, a health worker from Himachal Pradesh
- What
- Was rewarded for her bravery in vaccinating a baby despite a flooded river
- When
- Recently, after her act in August 2025
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- For her courage and determination in performing her duty
- Name
- Kamla Devi
- Occupation
- Health Worker
- Location
- Himachal Pradesh, India
- Reward Amount
- Rs 5 lakh
- Reward Provider
- Serum Institute of India
- Appreciation Letter
- Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla
- Current Posting
- Primary Health Centre, Sudhar, Padhar tehsil, Mandi
- Family
- Husband Karam Singh, son in Class 11, daughter in Class 9