British-Indian Urologist - pioneering urological techniques and surgeries

Social Worker who has dedicated his life to Sanitation - in villages and slums across South India

Veteran Kalarippayattu Guru from Thrissur - with over 6 decades of work

102 yrs old Gandhian Social Worker from Kamrup - popularly known as 'Shankuntala Baideo' (Posthumous)

Legendary Lavani singer from Kolhapur, famous as Lavanisamradhni - having made immeasurable contribution the past 75 years

"Internationally-acclaimed Odia Author from Khordha - popularly known as the Queen of Odiya Literature"

One of the world's greatest wheat scientists - credited with developing 480 high-yielding and disease resistant wheat varieties, now grown in 51 countries (Posthumous)

Indo-American global technology leader - CEO of Google and Alphabet.

Globally celebrated Chef & food journalist - credited with popularizing Indian cuisine across the world.