Founder of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Sewa Dal in Delhi - working for the poor for 25 years, particularly contributing during Covid by running ambulances and ferrying and cremating bodies

One of the foremost authorities on Sanskrit Vyakaran - spreading knowledge on Vedantas, Vedas and Indian culture for over 6 decades

Writer from Pali focusing on Garasia Tribal culture - known for his work in empowering the community

Veteran Athletics Coach from Kozhikode - known for having dedicated his life to sports, grooming many sporting giants for India

Veteran Orthopaedic surgeon from Patiala - also invented instruments and served society

Father of Naga Folk Blues - known for resurrecting Manipur's Tangkhul Naga musical heritage

Organic Farmer from West Garo hills growing black pepper - transferring his knowledge to others, 18 villages are now benefitting

95 yrs old Naach Folk dancer from Bihar - carrying forward the legacy of grameen natak for over 8 decades

Marine Researcher & Ecologist from Minicoy Island in Lakshwadeep - known for his multi-talents including agriculture and command over multiple languages

Tribal activist from Seraikela famous as 'Tigress' - for having single-handedly saved 60 women from Witch-hunting