Philanthropist Sudha Murty, appointed to Rajya Sabha, advocates for government-funded cervical cancer vaccination program for girls aged 9-14.

Philanthropist and author Sudha Murty, recently appointed to the Rajya Sabha, called for a government-funded vaccination program to combat cervical cancer during her inaugural speech. She emphasized the importance of vaccinating girls aged 9-14 and highlighted the need for promoting domestic tourism. Murty was nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President on International Women's Day.