Wall of Fame

Prof. Kapil Kapoor

Literature & Education | Delhi | 2023

Renowned Linguistics Professor - widely known for his books on Indian grammatical theories & models

Shri Deepak Dhar

Science & Engineering | Maharashtra | 2023

Eminent Theoretical Physicist, internationally renowned for his research on Statistical Physics - Boltzmann Medal winner

Shri Kamlesh D. Patel

Others | Telangana | 2023

Spiritual Leader - President of Shri Ram Chandra Mission known, for his elaborate work on self-development programs through Heartfulness movement

Shri Kumar Mangalam Birla

Trade & Industry | Maharashtra | 2023

Business Leader - Chairman of Aditya Birla Group

Shri S L Bhyrappa

Literature & Education | Karnataka | 2023

Widely-acclaimed Kannada Author whose work has been translated into over 14 languages - specialising in writing about society and values in Indian epics

Shri Swami Chinna Jeeyar

Others | Telangana | 2023

Vedic Scholar & Spiritual Leader - disciple for Shri Ramanujacharya, conceptualised the Statue of Equality in his honour

Smt Sudha Murty

Social Work | Karnataka | 2023

Devoted Social Worker & Philanthropist working for the betterment of society - also an accomplished and widely popular Author

Smt Suman Kalyanpur

Art | Maharashtra | 2023

Legendary Singer from Maharashtra - with an illustrious career spanning 7 decades and songs in over 11 languages

Smt Vani Jairam

Art | Tamil Nadu | 2023

Legendary Singer from Tamil Nadu - with over 20,000 songs in 18 languages to her credit

Ayesha Aziz

Pilot

Youngest pilot in India and the first female pilot from Kashmir
She has flown single engine aircraft for 200 hours during her training

Bachendri Pal

Mountaineer

First Indian woman to reach the Mount Everest summit in 1984
Conferred with Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and National Adventure Award
Her name was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for her achievement by 1990

Diana Edulji

Sportsperson

First ODI captain of the first-ever Indian Women's Cricket Team
Conferred with Arjuna Award and Padma Shri
Holds the record for delivering the most number of balls by any woman cricketer in Women's test history

Sakshi Malik

Sportsperson

First Indian female wrestler to win a medal at the Olympics
Bestowed with Padma Shri and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award

Sunil Dabas

Sportsperson

First woman kabaddi coach to win Dronacharya Award and was also awarded Padma Shri in 2014
Under her, the team has won seven gold medals in international championships
Govt. of Haryana felicitated her by Sports Women Achiever Award in 2014

Sucheta Pal

Wellness Trainer

First Indian to attain the position of Global Brand Ambassador for India as the Master Trainer in Zumba
She was felicitated by the Hon. President of India as the “First Lady” for women wellness

Indian Women Ice Hockey Team

Sports Team

First ever Indian National Women’s Ice Hockey team who represented the country at IIHF Ice Hockey Challenge Cup of Asia, 2016
The team created history in March 2017 by clinching its first victory ever in an international match

Surekha Yadav

Loco - Pilot

First Indian Woman train driver of passenger train
Conferred with Jijau Puraskar (1998) Women achievers award, Sahyadrihirkani award, Prerna Puraskar, Sarathi Award and many more

Durgabai Kamat

Indian Cinema

First actress of Indian Cinema
Bestowed with ‘First Ladies’ award in 2018
Her portrayal of “Parvati” evoked a lot of positive reactions and paved the way for other female actresses to join Indian Cinema

Anuradha Pal

Musician

First and the youngest Indian musician to perform at WOMAD (World of Music, Art and Dance) Festival and also first Indian female table player
Conferred with Women’s Achiever’s award and ‘First Ladies’ award

Radhika Menon

| 2020

Navy Personnel

India’s first female Merchant Navy Captain
Conferred with top international bravery award by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) for 'Exceptional Bravery at sea 2016'