Vandana Kataria | 09 Aug 2021

Why in News

  • Vandana Kataria from Uttarakhand, who was a member of the Indian women's hockey team in the Tokyo Olympics, has been made the brand ambassador of the State's Women's Empowerment Department.

Key Points

  • On the occasion of Tilu Rauteli Samman ceremony, State Women Empowerment Minister Rekha Arya appointed Vandana Kataria as the brand ambassador of the said department along with Tilu Rauteli Samman.
  • Vandana Kataria is the first Indian female hockey player to score three goals in a single match.
  • Vandana Kataria from Roshnabad (Haridwar), Uttarakhand, has been a part of the senior women's hockey team since 2006.
  • The Uttarakhand government has announced to give her Tilu Rauteli Samman and Rs 25 lakh for her outstanding performance.