INDIA
Innovative Tikuli Folk Painter from Bihar - reviving the ancient art form since 5 decades, credited for training 8,000 female artists
Rice Farmer from Kasargod - known for safeguarding 650+ rice varieties from extinction
Veteran Hindustani Classical Singer, musicologist and composer, trained under three Gharanas - Gwalior, Patiala and Shyam Chaurasi Gharana, known for performing since last six decades
India's first Female Elephant Mahout, known as Hasti Kanya, rare woman Elephant Trainer, credited for implementing scientific practices to reduce human-elephant conflict
87 years old Doyen of Kathak from Raigarh gharana, only surviving Kathak dancer of Raigarh Court, known for his contribution to popularize Raigarh Kathak style.
87 years old Doyen of Kathak from Raigarh gharana - performed in more than 100 cultural festivals globally
87 years old Valli Oyil Kummi Dancer - preserving and promoting Kummi Dance and addressing social issues through his performances
Veteran Journalist - leading respected media group Janmabhoomi for 5 decades
Spiritual Leader from Gomati – particularly committed to providing education to Tribal children
Traditional Medicine Practitioner treating patients in Naxal affected Narayanpur & Bastar - known for his knowledge of special herbs from forest