Veteran Biochemist credited for establishing multiple institutions - including India's first DNA synthesis facility back in the 1980s

Renowned Zadipatti Theatre Actor from Gadchiroli - using theatre as a means of rehabilitating misguided youth in LWE affected areas

Senior Business Leader - former Chair of Rasna Private Limited, who created India's favourite drink 'Rasna' (Posthumous)

Internationally-acclaimed Music Director - has composed songs for over 200 films

91 year old Puppeteer with over 500 shows to his credit - spreads awareness on social issues through his plays

94 year old Nuclear Science Professor - credited for having taught 3 generations of Indian nuclear scientists

Retired Government Doctor from Andaman & Nicobar Islands - who brought the Jarawa tribe back from the verge of extinction during the Measles Epidemic of 1999

One of India's best-known Investors - forever bullish about India and her economy and stock market (Posthumous)

Naga Social Worker - preserving and promoting the indigenous Heraka religion and culture for 5 decades