Pioneering Agricultural Scientist - credited with developing Kalanamak rice varieties, and authoring over 50 books on agriculture

84 years old distinguished Interventional Cardiologist - pioneered angiography in India

Global business leader and innovator - CEO of Foxconn - The world's largest electronics manufacturer and semiconductor manufacturing giant

90 year old Veteran Industrialist and Philanthropist - promoting naturopathy through Jindal Nature Cure Institute in Bengaluru

Versatile Actor known for his dynamic performances and powerful portrayals in Bengali and Hindi cinema

Senior Publisher leading The Mumbai Samachar Gujarati Newspaper for 4 decades

1st woman Supreme Court Judge of a nation in Asia - Pioneer jurist with an illustrious career spanning 4 decades (Posthumous)

Acclaimed Bharatnatyam dancer, research scholar, music composer, and Indologist - particularly celebrated for her works on Natyashastras

Renowned Chhau Artist of over 50 years - preserving and promoting Purulia's cultural legacy of traditional form of Chhau dance and unique way of making Chhau Mask (Posthumous)

Renowned Kajri Folk Singer from Mirzapur - showcased essence of UP's folk culture through her performances at national and international platforms