Manganiyar Folk singer from Marwar - spreading the magic of Rajasthani music across the world

Senior Doctor from Bengal - popular as Ek Taka Doctor, for providing medical facilities to tribals at a basic Rs 1 fee

8-time National Film Award winning Film-maker - regarded as a pioneer in new wave movement of Odia cinema (Posthumous)

Social Worker from Ernakulam - President of All India Harijan Samajam

Educationist and model Head master - known for his work in promoting women rights and patriotism among children

Senior Biotechnologist - credited for effective diagnostic kits for the likes of Dengue and Chikungunya, which are making a big impact on the ground

Chairman of Surya Roshni Limited - a multinational manufacturing company having a presence in over 40 countries

Eminent Surgeon - former Director of IMS-BHU

Convener of Bhopal Gas Peedit Mahila Udyog Sangathan, an advocacy group for victims, survivors and their families - fought for them for 3 decades right up till his death (Posthumous)

Plastic surgeon treating burn & bite victims for free in the Himalayas for over 3 decades