Union defence minister A.K. Antony on Saturday presented the first Woman of Substance award to chief minister Sheila Dikshit for her “meritorious service to the people.”
Speaking at the function, Mr Antony said her contribution towards women’s welfare had been approved by all people irrespective of caste, colour or creed.
“She created history through hat-trick and became chief minister thrice,” he said.
The award has been instituted by Mercy Ravi Foundation, in memory of Congress leader late Mercy Ravi, wife of Union minister for civil aviation and Indian overseas affairs Vayalar Ravi. It carries a cash prize of `1 lakh, a memento and a scroll of honour.
After accepting the award, Ms Dikshit contributed the amount to the foundation.
—PTI