Tribal Welfare Worker from Mysuru - working for upliftment of Jenu Kuruba forest-dwelling community for 4 decades

Renowned Nadaswaram Maestro with career spanning for 6 decades - performed Nationally and Internationally

Professor specializing in Arsenic Toxicity research and policy – made seminal contribution towards addressing it across Bengal

Founder of Sulabh International, Sanitation worldwide - pioneered 'Sulabh Shauchalaya’, fought open dtransformingefecation (Posthumous)

Veteran Political Leader - former Vice President of India

1st Female Harikatha Storyteller performing in Sanskrit - breaking traditional barriers and keeping the storytelling tradition alive since 4 decades

Eminent Wheat Scientist - introduced high-yield wheat positively impacting millions across the globe

Archery Coach from East Singbhum - mentoring Indian archers and teams to international victories for the past 3 decades

83 years old Wood Toy Maker - promoting and preserving Varanasi's Wooden Handicraft industry

Telugu films Mega Star with an illustrious career spanning 4 decades, having worked in over 150 films across 5 languages, served the country as Former Union Tourism Minister and through Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust