Dr. Hemavathi V Heggade of Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala has been awarded Honorary Doctorate by Mangalore University for her notable services in education and social welfare. She was awarded the Doctorate at the annual convocation ceremony held on 23rd of April, 2022. She has pioneered initiatives that have been instrumental in making numerous women lead independent lives. SDM fraternity congratulates Maatrushree Dr. Hemavathi V Heggade on this milestone.