Veteran Architect and pioneer of modernist architecture in India - winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2018

Veteran Museologist from Bangladesh - expertise in Hindu Iconography and Terracotta art of Bengal

Brilliant Scientist and Engineer knows for his innovations through his long career - one of the founders of Biomedical Engineering in India

Founder of Satsang Foundation - Yogi known for his work on social issues and promotion of inter-faith peace and harmony

Halakki Tribal woman famous as the Encyclopedia of Forest due to her vast knowledge of diverse species of plants and herbs

Sambalpuri lyricist and composer - having composed over 1,000 tribal songs and folk plays, primarily promoting social awareness

Founder of Rimo Expeditions - an eco-adventure company that pioneered adventure sports in Ladakh, putting them on the world map

Senior Bangladeshi Diplomat - former High Commissioner to India and Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh, who played a seminal role ins strengthening India-Bangladesh ties (Posthumous)

British Political leader and 7 time MP from the Labour Party - one of India's strongest friends in the British Parliament

Veteran Political leader who transformed the External Affairs Ministry into a people's ministry - former Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha (Posthumous)