Renowned woman Mathematician - known for her contribution to research in algebraic number theory

Eminent Orchidologist credited with the discovery of 33 new species of orchids in North East India

Renowned Pithora Artist from Chhota Udepur - keeping the 12,000-year-old divine tribal folk art alive globally

Irula expert Snake Catchers from Chengalpattu - recognized for disseminating their skills and training across the world

Eminent Ayurveda Practitioner from Varanasi - founder of All India Institute of Ayurveda

102-year-old Sarinda Player - one of Bengal's senior-most folk musicians, performing for over 8 decades

Tribal Folk Singer promoting and teaching Mizo Folk music over the past 3 decades

Renowned Linguist from Hyderabad - preserving Tribal & Southern languages like Kuvi, Kui & Manda

Medicinal Plant Farmer from Kalahandi - known for planting over 3,000 medicinal plants, distributing saplings and treating for free

Renowned Hindustani Classical Singer from Dhrupad Gharana - credited for co-creating the Shruti Vardhini Raga