INDIA
Passionate Social Worker from Sirsa serving society by providing child care, serving hospital patients and taking care of homeless and destitute children
80 year old Veteran Hockey Coach and Selector – making a seminal contribution to Indian hockey over 6 decades
85 years old Mach Folk Theater artist - contributing to the preservation of Malwa's cultural heritage for 7 decades
Celebrated Longpi Pottery Craftsperson from Ukhrul - known for practicing this old Manipuri craft tracing back to 10,000 BC
Social Worker from Aizawl running one of Mizoram's largest Orphanage - providing shelter to drug addicts, alcoholics and divyang children
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.