Veteran Pediatrician from Puducherry - especially renowned for her work on Haemophilia

Renowned Sambalpuri Folk Singer - with an illustrious career spanning over 4 decades

90-year old Veteran Bharatanatyam Guru - with an illustrious career spreading over 7 decades

"99-year-old Freedom Fighter & Gandhian from Payyanur - working for the upliftment of underprivileged communities in Kannur since Independence"

Renowned Bawan Buti Weaver from Nalanda - known for depicting ancient Buddhist symbols in his craft over the past 5 decades

Kalarippayattu exponent from Kannur - preserving the indigenous traditional sport through his books & training

Renowned Craftsman from Bidar - promoting the craft globally, known for introducing the Phooljhadi design in Bidri

Etikopakka Toy Maker from Anakapalli - retaining & reviving the 500-year-old tradition using sustainable dyes

"Renowned Agricultural Scientist known for his contributions to the development of new Sugarcane varieties"

Kurchiya Tribal Rice Farmer credited with preserving over 50 indigenous varieties of rice in Wayanad