Parents of Chetan Kumar Nishad, who was posthumously awarded Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak, received the award citation, medal and a cheque of Rs 2 lakh on their son’s behalf.
Chetan lost his life while saving a 10-year-old boy two years ago and for the bravery he was selected for the award conferred during the Republic Day function.
Baloda Bazar-Bhatapara collector Kartiykeya Goel handed over the award Chetan Kumar’s parents Shiv Kumar Nishad and Dhan Bai as they could not receive it from the President on the Republic Day.
On August 2017, 16-year-old Chetan, a resident of Kodwa, Bhatapara, saved Tekram from drowning in Koni anicut on Sheonath river. But, he lost his life during the effort.
Collector had a long interaction with the parents and Chetan’s brother Basant Kumar Nishad during the award ceremony.
Basant informed that Chetan was a Scout Cadette and was always used to be in the forefront to help people. The parents stated that they have two daughters also. Collector assured help to the family.
Two persons from Chhattisgarh Master Chetan Kumar Nishad (Posthumous) and Kishor Rai (Posthumous) were to be conferred Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak for year 2018 by President of India. It was announced during Republic Day. Jeevan Raksha Padak series of award are given to a person for meritorious act of human nature in saving life of a person.