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The 25-year-old, who returned to Surat to a rousing welcome on Wednesday, said that Rupani had promised to increase his cash award as a special case. "Harmeet is comparing the prize award with that of some other states, but the amount is as per laid down policy. She had also announced an award of Rs 1 crore, Rs 50 lakh and Rs 25 lakh for Commonwealth gold, silver and bronze medal winners, respectively from the state. In August 2014, then CM Anandiben Patel had announced award of Rs 5 crore for every Olympic gold winner from the state. An individual gold medal winner in Commonwealth Games is entitled for a cash award of Rs 1 crore, but for team events, the amount awarded is one-third..