Khasi Scholar and Author - promoting Meghalaya's Khasi langauge globally

Traditional Laiphadibi Doll Maker from Imphal - preserving a 100+ year old art form

Celebrated Kannada Author and Social Activist - voice of the oppressed and backward classes (Posthumous)

Forensics professional - instrumental in establishing the world’s 1st Forensic Sciences University in Gandhinagar

Renowned Gond painter from Mandla

Veteran Sanskrit Scholar from Reasi - respected for his command over Sanrkit and Vedic literature

Renowned Madal player from Kalimpong - preserving and promoting Gorkha folk culture

Veteran Nephrologist from UP - respected for his work and service to the poor

Renowned Historian - well known for his works on Modern Indian History, particularly Partition and the Freedom movement

Veteran Folk Theatre Artist - Performed 2000+ shows over 5 decades, popularly known as 'Braj Kokila'