Global acclaimed for his treatment and research on Scorpion and Snakebites - serving the needy in Raigad

Senior IAS Officer - carried out his assigned charge of ensuring oxygen availability during Covid, even from his hospital bed, finally succumbing to the virus (Posthumous)

Koshali author, lyricist and lexicographer from Balangir - credited with promoting the language over 5 decades

Garhwali folk singer, composer and teacher - especially known for promoting folk music among women

Paralympic Javelin athelete from Churu - achieved the unparalleled feat of winning medals across 3 Paralympic games

Social Worker from Haryana - dedicated to the cause of girl child education

Senior Business leader - Chairman of Tata Sons

National Award winning Indian Film Director and Actor - best known for portraying the role of Chanakya

Social and Spiritial Leader from Jagatsinghapur - working with Odisha's poor and backward communitites

Veteran Doctor and Social Worker - dedicated his life to working for Leprosy patients