Internationally-celebrated Punjabi folk singer credited with popularising folk instruments - famous as the 'Lambi hek ki Malika' (Posthumous)

Renowned Gujarati and Urdu poet and ghazal maestro - famous for popularising Gujarati Ghazals for over half a century (Posthumous)

Celebrated Tamil Scholar, Poet and Translator

Renowned Odia singer - with thousands of her songs influencing generations.

Respected Aquaculture Scientist - playing a key role in powering India's Blue Revolution

Veteran Political leader and former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir

Gandhian and veteran political leader - promoting Khadi and Gandhian thought for over 5 decades in public service.

Author and Educationist - 1st woman Vice Chancellor of Jamia Milia Islamia

India's First Chief of Defence Staff - former Chief of Army Staff (Posthumous)

125 year old living embodiment of Yoga, Dhyan and Sewa from Kashi - continues to serve all around him, despite his humble origins