Meet Sudha Murty, the first woman to receive Global Indian Award
lifestyle Jan 22 2024
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Global Indian Award
Sudha Murty, the chairperson of the Infosys Foundation, is a recipient of the Global Indian Award.
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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.
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In recognition
The Global Indian Award is presented annually by the CIF to recognize and honour an outstanding Indian personality.
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Narayana Murthy
Narayana Murthy was also honoured with the Global Indian Award in 2014.
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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.
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Philanthropy
Sudha Murty generously donated the $50,000 prize money to the Field Institute at the University of Toronto.
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First female recipient
Sudha Murty is the first woman to be honoured with the Global Indian Award.