Sudha Murty is an Indian educator, author, and philanthropist. She is the Founder-Chairperson of the non-profit charitable organization Infosys Foundation. She is married to the co-founder of Infosys, N. R. Narayana Murthy. Murty was nominated as Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha on 8 March 2024 for her contribution to social work and education. Murty was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India, for social work by the Government of India in 2006. In 2023, she was awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award in India.
Sudha Murty, Indian author and teacher, head of Infosys Foundation
On August 19, in the year 1950, Sudha Murty, Indian author and teacher, head of Infosys Foundation. This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of August 19, one of 403 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Sudha Murty. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on August 19, 1950 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 20 July 2026.
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