Founder of Rimo Expeditions - an eco-adventure company that pioneered adventure sports in Ladakh, putting them on the world map

Senior Bangladeshi Diplomat - former High Commissioner to India and Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh, who played a seminal role ins strengthening India-Bangladesh ties (Posthumous)

British Political leader and 7 time MP from the Labour Party - one of India's strongest friends in the British Parliament

Veteran Political leader who transformed the External Affairs Ministry into a people's ministry - former Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha (Posthumous)

Former Captain of the Indian Hockey team - he continues to serve Indian hockey as Coach and Administrator in various capacities

7th generation Hindustani Classical singer - Thumri veteran performing for the last 6 decades

Veteran Political leader and Lawyer instrumental in undertaking fundamental economic reform as Finance Minister - former Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha (Posthumous)

Senior Painter and Author from Madurai - famous for his detailed drawings despite being partially blind

Veteran Political Leader, Trade Unionist and Socialiast - former Minister of Defence (Posthumous)

National Award winning Tangail & Jamdani Saree Weaver from Nadia - depicts Indian culture and mythology on his ancient art-form sarees