Eminent Art Collector, known for promoting art in public spaces - collection of exceeding 13,000 modern and contemporary artworks

Senior Political Leader of Papua New Guinea – championing closer India-Pacific cooperation

Veteran Woman Business Leader - from the Banking sector

Kantha embroidery artist – with her lifelong work contributing to the crafts and imparting training to women to make them self sufficient

Progressive Tribal Farmer from Chirang - practicing mixed integrated farming, modern technology and innovative Horticulture

Bhawaiya Folk Singer - promoting & illuminating the folk art for over 25 years

Anokhi Chikankari Artisan - known for her expertise in intricate hand embroidery

Acclaimed Rabindra Sangeet exponent from Bangladesh – performances across the World

Soulful Bhajan singer from Dewas - rendering verses of Sant Kabir, Mirabai, and Gorakhnath across the World

Master Durrie Carpet Weaver from Mirzapur - imparted weaving training to thousands of artisans