INDIA
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
Environmentalist who dedicated his 5 decades to planting Trees - affectionately known as ‘Gaach Dadu’
Master Pattachitra Folk Painter from Odisha, known for application of interior art form of ancient temples in Pattachitra.