Social Worker and Doctor from Telangana - working for the rehabilitation of Divyang children for the past 4 decades

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"