87 years old Doyen of Kathak from Raigarh gharana, only surviving Kathak dancer of Raigarh Court, known for his contribution to popularize Raigarh Kathak style.

87 years old Doyen of Kathak from Raigarh gharana - performed in more than 100 cultural festivals globally

87 years old Valli Oyil Kummi Dancer - preserving and promoting Kummi Dance and addressing social issues through his performances

Veteran Journalist - leading respected media group Janmabhoomi for 5 decades

Spiritual Leader from Gomati – particularly committed to providing education to Tribal children

Traditional Medicine Practitioner treating patients in Naxal affected Narayanpur & Bastar - known for his knowledge of special herbs from forest

Indic Author & Scholar - writing a range of books on temple architecture, Travancore heritage and Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple

95 years old Hindustani Classical Music Maestro - legendary senior exponent of the old pure Indian classical music for 'Dhruvpad' (Posthumous)

Pioneering Beekeeping Scientist from Hisar - his research led to increase in cross pollinated crops and protection of Indian Honeybee colonies

Esteemed Ecologist – led assessments on Hindu Kush Himalaya alongside shaping policies for the Indian Himalayan Region