Textile business leader and flag bearer of Make in India - running Rupa Co, one of India's largest clothing manufacturer and exporter

Young kashmiri martial arts coach from Bandipore, who has nurtured global medal winners - inspiring the youth of terrorism-hit rural districts of Kashmir

Internationally renowned Clarinet player - credited with adapting the Clarinet to Carnatic music

Tribal Kinnera player and folk singer from Nagarkurnool - last one to have mastered the 12 steps on the instrument

Philosopher, Writer and Social reformer - known for his work in Disaster relief

Jain Spiritual Leader and Social worker from Rajgir - dedicated her life to the upliftment and empowerment of the poor for over 5 decades

India's first female Paralympic Gold medallist - winner of 2 medals in Air rifle shooting at Tokyo 2020

Veteran 7th generation Sadir Dancer from Viralimalai - a custodian of the early tradition of Bharatnatyam

Veteran Pharma leader - Founder of the world's largest vaccine manufacturer, Serum Institute of India which played a crucial role in India's fight against Covid.

Shehnai Maestro - composing Shehnai music for over 50,000 songs across 5 decades