Renowned Lambadi Author - known for development and preservation of Bonjora (Lombadi) language and culture

Renowned Nadaswaram Maestro with career spanning for 6 decades - performed Nationally and Internationally

Professor specializing in Arsenic Toxicity research and policy – made seminal contribution towards addressing it across Bengal

Founder of Sulabh International, Sanitation worldwide - pioneered 'Sulabh Shauchalaya’, fought open dtransformingefecation (Posthumous)

Veteran Political Leader - former Vice President of India

Archery Coach from East Singbhum - mentoring Indian archers and teams to international victories for the past 3 decades

83 years old Wood Toy Maker - promoting and preserving Varanasi's Wooden Handicraft industry

Passionate Social Worker from Sirsa serving society by providing child care, serving hospital patients and taking care of homeless and destitute children

80 year old Veteran Hockey Coach and Selector – making a seminal contribution to Indian hockey over 6 decades

Celebrated Longpi Pottery Craftsperson from Ukhrul - known for practicing this old Manipuri craft tracing back to 10,000 BC