Veteran Athletics Coach from Kozhikode - known for having dedicated his life to sports, grooming many sporting giants for India

Veteran Orthopaedic surgeon from Patiala - also invented instruments and served society

Father of Naga Folk Blues - known for resurrecting Manipur's Tangkhul Naga musical heritage

Organic Farmer from West Garo hills growing black pepper - transferring his knowledge to others, 18 villages are now benefitting

95 yrs old Naach Folk dancer from Bihar - carrying forward the legacy of grameen natak for over 8 decades

Marine Researcher & Ecologist from Minicoy Island in Lakshwadeep - known for his multi-talents including agriculture and command over multiple languages

Tribal activist from Seraikela famous as 'Tigress' - for having single-handedly saved 60 women from Witch-hunting

Social activist working for the empowerment of women for 3 decades - having overcome Polio to become a Doctor

Folk Art Revivalist from Goa - known for preserving Konkan's indigenous Gawda Tribe culture for 6 decades

Jamawar Patchwork Artist from Srinagar - conserving the oldest form of Kashmiri shawl technique