Veteran Mallakhamb Coach - known for revitalizing and promoting the sport across diverse groups and countries

85 years old Buddhist Spiritual Leader from Leh, contributed for the development of Ladakh as Minister of State for Ladakh Affairs & Planning in J&K Assembly (Posthumous)

Renowned Wood Carving Craftsperson with vast experience, creating diverse products

Tamil Author and Novelist – worked extensively with Fishermen community across coastal Tamil Nadu

100 years old Yoga exponent from France - defied age limiting norms by learning yoga post turning 50

Veteran Political Leader from Kerala - former Union Minister for multiple portfolios

Renowned Cardiologist known for pioneering work in Interventional Cardiology

Veteran Political Leader - former Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Governor of Uttar Pradesh

Veteran Political Leader and Barrister from West Bengal - former Union Minister for multiple portfolios (Posthumous)

Pioneering Agricultural Scientist - credited with developing Kalanamak rice varieties, and authoring over 50 books on agriculture