Burns Surgeon pioneering reconstructive surgery for 25,000 burn victims – a burns survivor herself, committed her to their welfare thereafter

Renowned Wood Carving Craftsperson with vast experience, creating diverse products

Tamil Author and Novelist – worked extensively with Fishermen community across coastal Tamil Nadu

Renowned Cardiologist known for pioneering work in Interventional Cardiology

Veteran Political Leader - former Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Governor of Uttar Pradesh

Pioneering Agricultural Scientist - credited with developing Kalanamak rice varieties, and authoring over 50 books on agriculture

Versatile Actor known for his dynamic performances and powerful portrayals in Bengali and Hindi cinema

Acclaimed Bharatnatyam dancer, research scholar, music composer, and Indologist - particularly celebrated for her works on Natyashastras

Renowned Kajri Folk Singer from Mirzapur - showcased essence of UP's folk culture through her performances at national and international platforms

Renowned Hindustani Classical Singer from Banaras gharana - career spanned over 6 decades (Posthumous)