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)

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