INDIA
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Distinguished Telugu Poet & Author from Yadadri Bhuvanagiri - established Library across villages and authored 30 books
![Shri Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_1714996722112205841.jpg)
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83 years old Legendary Hindi Music Director with a career spanning over 7 decades - hailed as the 'King of Melodies'
![Ms. Joshna Chinappa](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_1714996771110258821.jpg)
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International Squash Player - won multiple medals in global championships
![Smt. K. Chellammal](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_1714996570110258821.jpg)
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Organic Farmer, popularly known as Naryal Amma - credited for developing damage control measures for coconut & palm trees in South Andaman Islands
![Dr. Raghuveer Chaudhari](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_1714996372110258821.jpg)
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85 years old distinguished Gujarati author with over 50 years of literary contribution - authored 80 philosophical and historical books
![Smt. Smriti Rekha Chakma](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_1714996104110258821.jpg)
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Chakma Loinloom Shawl Weaver - providing training in indigenous methods, participated in several seminars and workshops in India and abroad.
![Shri Ashok Kumar Biswas](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_1714992556110258821.jpg)
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Innovative Tikuli Folk Painter from Bihar - reviving the ancient art form since 5 decades, credited for training 8,000 female artists
![Shri Sathyanarayana Beleri](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_1714992216110258821.jpg)
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Rice Farmer from Kasargod - known for safeguarding 650+ rice varieties from extinction
![Prof. Som Datt Battu](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_1714992104110258821.jpg)
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Veteran Hindustani Classical Singer, musicologist and composer, trained under three Gharanas - Gwalior, Patiala and Shyam Chaurasi Gharana, known for performing since last six decades
![Smt. Parbati Barua](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_1714991956110258821.jpg)
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India's first Female Elephant Mahout, known as Hasti Kanya, rare woman Elephant Trainer, credited for implementing scientific practices to reduce human-elephant conflict
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