The state counterpart of the Bharat Ratna, Punjab Ratna was recently bestowed on Model/Vj/Actress Pooja Misrra.

A source close to Pooja tells us that Pooja has been silently doing a lot of social work for the girl child like spreading awareness for the Beti Bachao Andolan.

She's been supporting many NGOs in their cause for women empowerment for the past 5 years.

This is the reason why the government of India felicitated her sincere efforts with the Punjab Ratan award.

Pooja confirms the news, "I am humbled by this honour, as I feel actions speak louder than words."

Looks like Pooja's got a lot going for heru00a0-- an interesting line up of Bollywood projects and working for a very nobel social cause. Hearty congratulations, Pooja!