Indian paralympians News
Comedian-actor Kapil Sharma is set to welcome country's paralympians on his hit comedy show "The Kapil Sharma Show".
The Rio Paralympics champion athletes were also presented smartphones and laptops from Smartron.
The 19-member Indian contingent had returned home from the Paralympics with two gold, one silver and one bronze.
India so far have won 4 medals at the Rio Paralympics
Devendra will also be given a plot of land in state capital Jaipur and agricultural land in Sri Ganganagar district.
The gold medallists have been offered free flights for life.
The Indian paralympic team has so far won an impressive tally of three medals in Rio de Janeiro.
In 2009 Deepa became the first person with paraplegia to ride in one of the world's highest and most difficult motor rallies in the Himalayas.
The 42-year-old successfully lifted 140kg in his first attempt, but faltered in his second and third attempts at 150kg and 155kg respectively.
A record 19 athletes will take part in events such as club throw, javelin throw, high jump and shooting.
A total of 19 Indian athletes will feature in 10 disciplines at the Games which will be held September 7-18.
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