80 year old Veteran Hockey Coach and Selector – making a seminal contribution to Indian hockey over 6 decades

85 years old Mach Folk Theater artist - contributing to the preservation of Malwa's cultural heritage for 7 decades

Celebrated Longpi Pottery Craftsperson from Ukhrul - known for practicing this old Manipuri craft tracing back to 10,000 BC

Social Worker from Aizawl running one of Mizoram's largest Orphanage - providing shelter to drug addicts, alcoholics and divyang children

Renowned Chindu Yakshaganam Artist - Perfomed in over 19,000 plays delivering social messages

Master Bamboo Craftsperson from Mangan, Sikkim, expert of Lepcha Traditional Hats.

Veteran Tennis player – World Number 1 in the ATP Men's doubles rankings

Prominent Ojapali Folk Dancer from Darrang - preserving a thousand year old Assamese tradition, performing stories from Epics & Puranas

90 years old Multifaceted Artist, with a diverse portfolio across dance, films, choreography, writing and public service, also served the country as Member of Parliament.

12th-generation Hindustani Classical Vocalist from Darbhanga gharana - excelling in Dhrupad over 5 decades