Sudha Murthy's elevation to Rajya Sabha is a tribute to her achievements

PM Modi informed the nation on his post on X

She is known for her altruistic works

In what comes as a matter of pride, Sudha Murty, chairperson of Infosys Foundation, a non-profit organisation, has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the Indian President Droupadi Murmu. 

The Prime Minister put out a tweet in this regard: 

I am delighted that the President of India has nominated @SmtSudhaMurty Ji to the Rajya Sabha. Sudha Ji’s contributions to diverse fields including social work, philanthropy and education have been immense and inspiring. Her presence in the Rajya Sabha is a powerful testament to… pic.twitter.com/lL2b0nVZ8F

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 8, 2024

Let’s have a look at her achievements: 

• She is a graduate with a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.
• She initiated the Infosys Foundation back in 1996. Taking on the roles of chairperson and trustee, she has spearheaded various endeavors focusing on public hygiene, healthcare, education, art and culture, and poverty alleviation. 
• Through the foundation’s efforts, she has overseen the construction of 2,300 homes in flood-affected regions, establishment of 7,000 school libraries, and the installation of 16,000 toilets. 
• Moreover, in the same year, Sudha Murthy laid the groundwork for a Public Charitable Trust, which has played a pivotal role in social welfare activities, particularly in providing shelter to those impacted by floods.

Not just philanthropy, but a voracious writer too!

Sudha Murthy has made a name for herself not just in the field of altruism, but also in the literary world too. 

Here are a few books written by her: 

• Kaveri inda Mekaangige
• Tumla
• Runa
• Yashasvi
• Nooniya Sahasagalu
• Dollar Sose
• Guttondu Heluve
• Guttondu Heluve
• Athirikthe
• Hakkiya Teradalli
• Paridhi