Jammu-based veteran Dogri author - documented Dogri folklore and published 30+ books

Japanese Doctor and Social Worker working in Afghanistan for nearly 4 decades - fondly known as Kaka Murad, he built canals and started health clinics for the poor (Posthumous)

Veteran Sitar player from Bengal - performing classical ragas for the last 6 decades plus

Farmer & Environmentalist, working selflessly for the protection of nature - has planted lakhs of plants in desert areas of Nagaur

Bengali Author, Poet and Historian - respected for his research work on classical music and Bengal's revolutionary movement

Sanskrit Author and Poet - popularly known as Triveni Kavi

Reputed Santhali Author and Adivasi Researcher - known for her important contributions to the language

Muslim Bhajan singer carrying forward his family tradition of singing Ram-Krishna bhajans - epitome of India’s syncretic ethos

Manganiyar Folk singer from Marwar - spreading the magic of Rajasthani music across the world

Senior Doctor from Bengal - popular as Ek Taka Doctor, for providing medical facilities to tribals at a basic Rs 1 fee