Acclaimed Sitar Player & Thumri Singer from Banaras Gharana - promoted the gayaki style of sitar internationally

Veterinary Scientist from Karnal - famous for creating the World's 1st IVF buffalo calf 'Pratham'

Malayalam Scholar, Poet and Author from Thiruvananthapuram - known for his nationalistic themes

Renowned Gamaka Singer from Shivamogga - preserving the Kavya Vachana artform of storytelling

Veteran Actress for over 7 decades - acted in over 400 films across 5 languages

Respected Bundeli and Braj author from Chhatarpur - credited with several books and poetry collections

Distinguished Economist - renowned for institutionally building economic research and analysis capability in Bihar (Posthumous)

Nagpuri litterateur and educationist from Ranchi - worked towards the promotion of Nagpuri culture over 5 decades (Posthumous)

Tribal Social Worker from Tapi - leading SHGs in working across education, healthcare and sanitation

Karbi author and poet from Karbi Anglong - working towards the preservation and advancement of indigenous languages