An official release issued here said the Chief Minister has congratulated Bhati on his achievement and announced a cash reward of Rs one crore.
"Through his hard work and dedication, Varun Bhati has put up a great show and achieved this feet earning honour for the country and the state," Yadav said, adding his achievement will prove to be an encouragement for the "devyangs".
Bharti, who hails from Jamalpur village in Greater Noida, won a bronze in the high jump event in the Paralympic Games on September 10.
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