Archive · 14 Dec 2025
Pawan Honors Blind Women’s World Cup Winners
The Indian Blind Women’s Cricket Team won the World Cup, and the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, K. Pawan Kalyan, gave each player ₹5 lakh and each support staff member ₹2 lakh.
He also promised to build a house for a team member who had none and to improve facilities in the team captain's village.
The team members shared their struggles, like not having proper facilities or homes, and the Deputy CM promised to help.
This event was to celebrate their victory and support them in the future.
The Deputy CM also quickly approved the construction of roads to the team captain's village, which had poor connectivity.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan felicitated the Indian Blind Women’s Cricket Team for winning the World Cup.
Each player received ₹5 lakh, and each support staff member received ₹2 lakh, totaling ₹84 lakh.
Pawan Kalyan promised to build a house for team member Karuna Kumari and sanction roads to team captain Deepika's village.
Team members highlighted the lack of basic amenities and facilities for blind cricketers.
The Deputy CM committed to addressing their concerns and exploring corporate assistance through the Andhra Cricket Association.
- Who
- Indian Blind Women’s Cricket Team, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan
- What
- Felicitation of the Blind Women’s World Cup winning team with cash awards and infrastructure promises
- When
- Friday and Saturday (specific dates not mentioned)
- Where
- Vijayawada and Tambalahatti village, Amarapuram mandal, Sri Sathya Sai district, Anantapur
- Why
- To honor the team's World Cup victory and address their concerns
Government Support
Team's Struggles
Infrastructure Development
Government Support
The Deputy Chief Minister swiftly sanctioned roads to the team captain's village, addressing a long-pending demand.
Team's Struggles
The team highlighted the lack of basic amenities and facilities for blind cricketers, including proper road connectivity.
Financial Support
Government Support
The government provided significant financial rewards to the players and support staff, totaling ₹84 lakh.
Team's Struggles
Team members mentioned the need for better facilities and support to sustain their cricket careers.
- Amount per player
- ₹5 lakh
- Amount per support staff
- ₹2 lakh
- Total amount given
- ₹84 lakh
- Team captain
- Deepika
- Key player with no home
- Karuna Kumari
- Sanctioned infrastructure
- Roads to Deepika's village, house for Karuna Kumari
- Road 1: Hemavathi–Tambalahatti
- ₹3.20 crore
- Road 2: Gunehalli–Tambalahatti
- ₹3 crore
- Total road cost
- ₹6.20 crore
