Nadaswaram Player and freedom fighter - credited with performances over 7 decades (Posthumous)

Eminent Telugu Author - known for performing Avadhanams

Veteran Orthopedic surgeon from Vishakapatnam - known for his exhaustive work in Polio surgeries

Retired Soldier and 1971 war veteran turned Painter from Meerut - specialising in depicting episodes of valour during the war

Grassroots Scientist from Satara working on sustainability and rural development - built NARI over 3 decades of nurturing

Divyang Social Worker from Malappuram working with divyangjan and women - overcoming numerous personal tragedies and illnesses

Distinguished Biologis specializing in vector-borne tropical diseases - like Dengue, Malaria, Kala-azar and Chikungunya

Renowned Rai Folk Dancer from Sagar - known for popularising Bundeli Folk

Veteran Punjabi Media leader and educationist - Chairman of Chardikala group

Textile business leader and flag bearer of Make in India - running Rupa Co, one of India's largest clothing manufacturer and exporter