Ranchi, May 28 -- India U-17 women's football player Divyani Linda's inspiring journey from a modest hut in Jharkhand to representing the country on international stages drew national attention on Thursday after Union Minister of State (MoS) Defence Sanjay Seth and Ranchi MP Sanjay Seth visited her family and assured support for her future.

During his visit to Linda's residence in Ranchi, Seth announced a series of measures for the young footballer and her family, including medical treatment for her paralysed brother at AIIMS, construction of a new house before Durga Puja, and development of football grounds in her village for aspiring players.

Calling Divyani "pride of the nation," Seth highlighted the difficult circumstances under whi...