Renowned Bawan Buti Weaver from Nalanda - known for depicting ancient Buddhist symbols in his craft over the past 5 decades

Kalarippayattu exponent from Kannur - preserving the indigenous traditional sport through his books & training

Renowned Craftsman from Bidar - promoting the craft globally, known for introducing the Phooljhadi design in Bidri

Etikopakka Toy Maker from Anakapalli - retaining & reviving the 500-year-old tradition using sustainable dyes

"Renowned Agricultural Scientist known for his contributions to the development of new Sugarcane varieties"

Kurchiya Tribal Rice Farmer credited with preserving over 50 indigenous varieties of rice in Wayanad

Renowned woman Mathematician - known for her contribution to research in algebraic number theory

Eminent Orchidologist credited with the discovery of 33 new species of orchids in North East India

Renowned Pithora Artist from Chhota Udepur - keeping the 12,000-year-old divine tribal folk art alive globally

Irula expert Snake Catchers from Chengalpattu - recognized for disseminating their skills and training across the world