Renowned Chhau Artist of over 50 years - preserving and promoting Purulia's cultural legacy of traditional form of Chhau dance and unique way of making Chhau Mask (Posthumous)

Renowned Kajri Folk Singer from Mirzapur - showcased essence of UP's folk culture through her performances at national and international platforms

Renowned Hindustani Classical Singer from Banaras gharana - career spanned over 6 decades (Posthumous)

82 years old serial entrepreneur – powering global success in hi-tech automotive and defence manufacturing

Eminent Neurologist known for championing brain health awareness – extensive contributions to neurological education and research

Renowned Lambadi Author - known for development and preservation of Bonjora (Lombadi) language and culture

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)