Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh, who created history as the first Indian woman to win the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup, was accorded a grand felicitation at the Bhavya ‘Nagari Sanman Sohala’ in Nagpur. The event was graced by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who personally felicitated the young chess sensation for her remarkable achievement on the global stage.
On this occasion, the Maharashtra government announced a cash prize of ₹3 crore to honor Divya’s stellar performance and to encourage her continued success in international chess.
The ceremony witnessed the presence of several eminent dignitaries, including Minister Adv Manikrao Kokate, MoS Adv Ashish Jaiswal, MLA Krishna Khopde, MLC Dr Parinay Fuke, and other notable leaders and officials.
CM Fadnavis lauded Divya’s achievement, calling it a moment of pride not only for Maharashtra but for the entire nation, and assured the government’s continued support to young talents who bring global recognition to India.
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