Spiritual Leader - President of Shri Ram Chandra Mission known, for his elaborate work on self-development programs through Heartfulness movement

Devoted Social Worker & Philanthropist working for the betterment of society - also an accomplished and widely popular Author

Renowned Linguistics Professor - widely known for his books on Indian grammatical theories & models

Pioneering Geneticist in India - conducted research on the population decline of the Onge Tribe in Andaman & Nicobar

India's 1st female Choir Conductor - with an illustrious international career spanning over 6 decades

Legendary Singer from Maharashtra - with an illustrious career spanning 7 decades and songs in over 11 languages

Vedic Scholar & Spiritual Leader - disciple for Shri Ramanujacharya, conceptualised the Statue of Equality in his honour

Buddhist Leader & Social Worker from Tawang - known for his work in the preservation of Monpa culture & traditions (Posthumous)

Legendary Singer from Tamil Nadu - with over 20,000 songs in 18 languages to her credit