8-time National Film Award winning Film-maker - regarded as a pioneer in new wave movement of Odia cinema (Posthumous)

Social Worker from Ernakulam - President of All India Harijan Samajam

Educationist and model Head master - known for his work in promoting women rights and patriotism among children

Senior Biotechnologist - credited for effective diagnostic kits for the likes of Dengue and Chikungunya, which are making a big impact on the ground

Chairman of Surya Roshni Limited - a multinational manufacturing company having a presence in over 40 countries

Eminent Surgeon - former Director of IMS-BHU

Convener of Bhopal Gas Peedit Mahila Udyog Sangathan, an advocacy group for victims, survivors and their families - fought for them for 3 decades right up till his death (Posthumous)

Plastic surgeon treating burn & bite victims for free in the Himalayas for over 3 decades

Now retired Indian pace bowling head who served the national team for over a decade and a half - instrumental in India's 2011 ODI World Cup victory as the joint highest wicket taker

5th generation Seraikella Chhau dancer - performed across India and the world