Sudha Murty Nominated to Rajya Sabha: A Glimpse into Her Contributions
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | President Droupadi Murmu nominated Sudha Murty to the Rajya Sabha. |
| Announcement | Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the nomination. |
| About Sudha Murty | Indian educator, author, philanthropist, former chairperson of Infosys Foundation, member of Gates Foundation's public healthcare initiatives. |
| Key Contributions | Established Murty Classical Library of India at Harvard University. |
| Awards and Honors | Padma Shri (2006), Padma Bhushan (2023). |
| Literary Works | 'Dollar Bahu' (novel in Kannada, translated to English, televised by Zee TV in 2001), 'Runa' (story adapted into a Marathi film). |
| Personal Life | Married to Narayan Murty (co-founder of Infosys); mother of Akshata and Rohan. Akshata Murty is married to UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. |