Kerala CM intervenes to release seven-year-pending sports rewards; Rs 1.50 crore due to 900 athletes

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 14 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has intervened to clear cash rewards pending for seven years to athletes who won medals in national and international competitions, directing Sports Minister O.J. Janeesh to expedite the disbursement. The intervention followed complaints from several athletes who personally met the Chief Minister and highlighted the prolonged delay in receiving their cash incentives despite their achievements in various competitions. After hearing their grievances, Satheesan immediately telephoned the Sports Minister and instructed him to take urgent steps to release the pending amounts. The Chief Minister shared a video of his interaction with the…