Meet Sudha Murty, the first woman to receive Global Indian Award

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Global Indian Award

Sudha Murty, the chairperson of the Infosys Foundation, is a recipient of the Global Indian Award. Image credits: Social media

Canada India Foundation

In 2023, Sudha Murty received the award from the Canada India Foundation (CIF) at a prestigious Indo-Canadian event in Toronto, with a total value of $50,000. Image credits: social media

In recognition

The Global Indian Award is presented annually by the CIF to recognize and honour an outstanding Indian personality. Image credits: Getty

Narayana Murthy

Narayana Murthy was also honoured with the Global Indian Award in 2014. Image credits: Getty

A unique distinction

Sudha Murty and Narayana Murthy hold the distinction of being the first husband-wife duo in India to receive the Global Indian Award. Image credits: Getty

Philanthropy

Sudha Murty generously donated the $50,000 prize money to the Field Institute at the University of Toronto. Image credits: Getty

First female recipient

Sudha Murty is the first woman to be honoured with the Global Indian Award. Image credits: Getty Find Next One