Sudha Murty conferred with Justice K.S. Hegde Charitable Foundation Award

Author, philanthropist, and Member of Rajya Sabha, Sudha Murty was on Wednesday conferred with the Justice K.S. Hegde Charitable Foundation Award 2025 for her contributions to literature and social service. The award ceremony was held on the Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology campus in Bengaluru.

N. Vinaya Hegde, president, Nitte Education Trust and Chancellor, Nitte Deemed to be University, praised Ms. Murty’s service and commitment to rural development, drawing inspiration from K.S. Hegde’s legacy. N. Santosh Hegde, former Supreme Court judge and Karnataka Lokayukta, lauded Ms. Murty’s work in empowering women and youth.

In her acceptance speech, Ms. Murty highlighted the impermanence of material wealth, stressing the enduring impact of social contributions. “Only the sacrifices we make for society will truly last,” she said.

The foundation, established in honour of K.S. Hegde, former Supreme Court judge and Speaker of the Lok Sabha, recognises individuals annually on June 11 for societal contributions.