Dom Raja of Kashi - inheritor of legacy of King of Cremators, responsible for lighting pyres at Manikarnika & Harishachandra Ghats (Posthumous)

Senior Leader and Educationist from Assam - amongst the flag bearers of the Assam movement

Social Worker from Aizwal empowering Mizo women - instrumental in promoting education, enterprise and legal reforms for them

88 years old Potloi Setpi Weaver from Manipur - keeping the art of 'potloi' alive

Foremost Hindi Professor and Journalist from Srinagar - popularized Hindi language across Jammu and Kashmir over 5 decades (Posthumous}

Senior Orthopaedic surgeon from Dehradun - known for conducting public awareness and orthopedic camps

Hematologist dedicated to serving the Tribals of Wayanad for over 4 decades - especially known for his work in treating Sickle Cell Anaemia

Acclaimed Carnatic vocalist from Tamil Nadu - known for her perfomances nationally and internationally across 35 countries

94 yrs old internationally acclaimed Violin Maestro from Andhra - has been providing free training for 6 decades

Decades-old crusader against Witch-hunting from Goalpara - working across the North East, at risk to her own life