Who Is Sudha Murti Nominated By President Droupadi Murmu?
By Jasreet Kaur08, Mar 2024 07:00 PMjagranjosh.com
Who Is Sudha Murti?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled Sudha Murty's nomination to the Rajya Sabha, coinciding with the celebration of International Women's Day. Tap to learn everything about Sudha Murty.
Philanthropic Powerhouse
Sudha Murty, 73, is a notable philanthropist known for her meaningful involvement in various social causes.
Infosys Foundation Chairperson
Murty, who served as the ex-chairperson of the Infosys Foundation, is an eminent figure when it comes to public health care, rural development, and education.
Educational Achievements
After completing her engineering at BVB College of Engineering, she stood first with a gold medal for all the branches. Later on, she got her ME from the Indian Institute of Science.
Literary Luminary
As a writer par excellence, over two hundred titles have been published under Murty’s pen name with about three decades, and they have been translated into several languages of India.
Global Advocacy
Murty has been recognised worldwide for actively participating in social awareness campaigns, particularly with the Gates Foundation.
Prestigious Awards
She was decorated with Padma Shri in 2006 and Padma Bhushan in 2023 which positions Sudha Murthy among distinguished recipients of India's topmost civilian accolades.
Multifaceted Recognition
Her literary contributions have merited seven honorary doctorates like RK Narayan Award for Literature and the Attimabbe Award for Excellence in Kannada Literature.