On March, 8th, 2019, SHASHIKALA GURPUR, Fulbright Scholar, director, Symbiosis Law School, Pune; dean, Faculty of Law, Symbiosis international (Deemed University), was conferred the annual Kittur Rani Chennamma Award 2018-19 by the government of Karnataka for her achievement in the field of education and contribution to women empowerment. As part of International Women’s Day celebrations, the government of Karnataka conferred this prestigious award on women achievers and institutions who make significant contribution to women empowerment.
Shashikala Gurpur is also the EURASIA coordinator for Symbiosis International University.
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