Chairman of Mahindra Group - diversified Indian conglomerate operating in over 100 countries

First Gynaecologist in Ladakh region - credited for 1/5th of Kargil's institutional deliveries

'Gandhian, Dalit Woman who has worked alongside Mahatma Gandhi and Vinoba Bhave for the causes of social equality and empowerment - Founder of LAFTI, Land For theTIllers

'Odia and English Author and Philosopher - Doyen of Odia literature (Posthumous)

'Senior Hindustani Classical vocalist specialising in Khayaal and Thumri - has trained over 2,000 artists

'Senior Political leader and Lawyer - former Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir

'Pejavara Swamiji of Udipi - widely respected and revered spiritual leader, especially for his work for the welfare of the downtrodden (Posthumous)

'International Boxing Legend - Magnificent Mary is the world's only woman to be crowned World Champion 6 times

'Mauritian Veteran Political leader - former President and Prime Minister of Mauritius (Posthumous)

'Farmer who grew 50,000 trees in the arid Shekawati region of Rajasthan - using a water-saving technique 'dryland agroforestry' that requires only 1 litre of water per tree