Tribal Affairs Minister K C Deo awarded Mary Kom Rs 10 lakh as everyone present showered praises on the champion mother.
Mary Kom is part of the Kom Tribe from Manipur. This was the 1st of many felicitations that are planned for the Olympic medallist.
Mary Kom was one of the last athletes from the Indian Olympic contingent to arrive this morning due to her duties as India's flag bearer at the Closing ceremony at the London Games.