Gear Man of Coimbatore, founding Shanthi Gears, one of India's leading manufacturers - known for his philantrophy, dedicating his wealth to the upliftment of underprivileged (Posthumous)

Santhal Social Worker from Maldah popular as Guru Maa - working for 3 decades for the betterment of Tribals

Veteran Hindi writer from Bihar - author of 46 books, 5 novels and multiple magazines

Steeplechase Athelete from Rae Bareli - winning multiple medals for India over a 12 year long career

One of the foremost Gurbani singers today - Scholar from Ludhiana who has authored multiple books over his 6 plus decades of work

Founder of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Sewa Dal in Delhi - working for the poor for 25 years, particularly contributing during Covid by running ambulances and ferrying and cremating bodies

One of the foremost authorities on Sanskrit Vyakaran - spreading knowledge on Vedantas, Vedas and Indian culture for over 6 decades

Writer from Pali focusing on Garasia Tribal culture - known for his work in empowering the community

Veteran Athletics Coach from Kozhikode - known for having dedicated his life to sports, grooming many sporting giants for India

Veteran Orthopaedic surgeon from Patiala - also invented instruments and served society