INDIA
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Senior Hindi Author – made substantive contribution towards preservation of cultural heritage of the Himalayas
![Shri Ratan Kahar](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_1715076970123183681.jpg)
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88 years old Bhadu folk singer and writer - dedicated whole life towards propagation of the folk culture
![Shri Captain Vijayakant](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_1714997578112205841.jpg)
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Celebrated Tamil Film Actor and Popular Political Leader - famous as Captain (Posthumous)
![Shri Janki Lal Bhand](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_1713168838123183681.jpg)
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81 years old Behrupiya Artist from Bhilwara - mastering the fading Behrupiya art for over 6 decades, captivating global audiences
![Prof (Dr.) Rajaram Jain](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_1715067277123183681.jpg)
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97 years old Veteran Indologist and scholar of Prakrit, Pali, Apabhransh and Sanskrit - deciphered ancient manuscripts and translated rare Indian manuscripts into Hindi.
![Smt. Usha Uthup](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_1712925470123183681.jpg)
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Iconic singer popular as Queen of Indian Pop - known for her versatile voice and diverse repertoire, transcends genres
![Dr. Yazdi M. Italia](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_1713177445123183681.jpg)
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Renowned Microbiologist known for developing India's first Sickle Cell Anemia Control Program - impacting lakhs of Gujarat’s Tribals
![Dr. Chandreshwar Prasad Thakur](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_1712925339123183681.jpg)
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92 years old distinguished Physician - globally known for his lifetime contribution to research and policy on Kala Azar
![Shri Mahabir Singh Guddu](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_1713177029123183681.jpg)
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Renowned Haryanvi Folk Artist - promoting Haryana’s folk culture through performances and workshops globally since 5 decades
![Smt. Anupama Hoskere](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_1715060683123183681.jpg)
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Puppetry Artist promoting Dhaatu Puppetery for over 3 decades – performed in international puppet festivals, trained puppeteers globally
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