Renowned Chindu Yakshaganam Artist - Perfomed in over 19,000 plays delivering social messages

Master Bamboo Craftsperson from Mangan, Sikkim, expert of Lepcha Traditional Hats.

Veteran Tennis player – World Number 1 in the ATP Men's doubles rankings

Prominent Ojapali Folk Dancer from Darrang - preserving a thousand year old Assamese tradition, performing stories from Epics & Puranas

90 years old Multifaceted Artist, with a diverse portfolio across dance, films, choreography, writing and public service, also served the country as Member of Parliament.

12th-generation Hindustani Classical Vocalist from Darbhanga gharana - excelling in Dhrupad over 5 decades

Environmentalist who dedicated his 5 decades to planting Trees - affectionately known as ‘Gaach Dadu’

Master Pattachitra Folk Painter from Odisha, known for application of interior art form of ancient temples in Pattachitra.

International Para-Swimmer from Bhind - 1st Asian para athlete to conquer the English Channel