92-year-old Veteran Archaeologist - led conservation projects from old Ajanta murals to Bamiyan Buddha statue in Afghanistan

Eminent Historian & Academic with an illustrious career of 4 decades

Social worker from Ratnagiri who has dedicated his life for the welfare of Nomadic communities in India

Master Craftsman of Brass Nakashi work from Moradabad - promoting the art globally

Renowned Ghazal Singer Duo from Jaipur - actively performing and teaching for over 5 decades

Renowned Aquaculturist credited as one of the architects of the Blue Revolution in Asia - World Food Prize winner

87 year old Veteran Mathematician from Jhansi - credited for his research on history of mathematics in India, especially Trigonometry

Kantha Embroidery Artist training & empowering rural women in the art for over 5 decades

Decorated Sattriya Mask Maker from Majuli - preserving, promoting as well as innovating on Assam’s centuries-old ceremonial mask-making culture

Agricultural Scientist famous as the Millet Man of India - known for having revived 5 types of disappearing millets