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

Passionate Social Worker from Sirsa serving society by providing child care, serving hospital patients and taking care of homeless and destitute children

80 year old Veteran Hockey Coach and Selector – making a seminal contribution to Indian hockey over 6 decades