INDIA
Centenarian maestro of Krishna Leela Bhajan from Ganjam - devoted over 9 decades in propagating this exquisite cultural tradition
Godna Mithila (Madhubani) Painter Duo who broke social barriers to bring about change through art - depicting Raja Salhesh and other diverse mythological characters
A retired Hindi teacher and a senior Folk Musician from East Khasi Hills - reviving old Khasi dance forms and promoting Khasi-Jaintia culture
88 years old renowned Sambalpuri Folk Lyricist, Playwright & Poet - active for over 7 decades
88 years old veteran Ayurveda practitioner with over 60 years of experience and Sanskrit scholar - authored 50 books & 18 Ayurvedic texts and provided honorary services
90 years old Homeopathy Physician - treated more than 23 lakh patients over 60 years
81 years old Divyang Social Worker from Amravati - dedicated his life towards rehabilitation of divyang, orphaned & destitute children
Sculptor from West Bengal - renowned for crafting traditional Durga idols for over 5 decades especially Rudrani
85 years old Sabda Nrutya Folk Dancer from Bargarh - specializing in the Odissi-derived art form for more than 5 decades
Senior Agricultural Scientist from Haryana promoting Natural Farming – spread adoption, trained more than 10,000 farmers