INDIA
Distinguished Telugu Poet & Author from Yadadri Bhuvanagiri - established Library across villages and authored 30 books
83 years old Legendary Hindi Music Director with a career spanning over 7 decades - hailed as the 'King of Melodies'
International Squash Player - won multiple medals in global championships
Organic Farmer, popularly known as Naryal Amma - credited for developing damage control measures for coconut & palm trees in South Andaman Islands
85 years old distinguished Gujarati author with over 50 years of literary contribution - authored 80 philosophical and historical books
Chakma Loinloom Shawl Weaver - providing training in indigenous methods, participated in several seminars and workshops in India and abroad.
Innovative Tikuli Folk Painter from Bihar - reviving the ancient art form since 5 decades, credited for training 8,000 female artists