Padma Shri awardee belonging to the Irular tribe from Tamil Nadu helps the Government in producing venom for manufacturing the anti-venom.
Chitara received Padma Shri for his contribution to preserving and promoting the traditional Mata Ni Pachedi craft of Gujarat.
A prominent artist of Baiga painting, Baiga received Padma Shri as she brought recognition to the traditional work, philosophy and culture of Baiga Tribe.
Founder of the Heartfulness Movement, Patel received Padma Bhushan for his contribution in Spiritualism.
Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, Birla received the Padma Bhushan for Trade & Industry.
Padma Shri Awardee Cheruvayal is a tribal farmer from Kerala, he is known for his contribution to sustainable agriculture and preservation of biodiversity.
Kalyanpur got Padma Bhushan for Art. A renowned Indian playback singer, she lent her voice to innumerable hit songs in Hindi, Marathi and 11 other languages during a career spanning four decades.
Padma Shri awardee Usha Barle is a performer of Pandwani & Panthi art forms of Chhattisgarh. She has used these art forms to spread awareness among women.
Padma Shri awardee Goswami is a Sattriya artist from Assam and has established an institute on Sattriya art and culture to teach the new generation about the heritage of mask-making.
Nadoja, aTamate Folk Instrument artist received Padma Shri for playing an important role in preserving and promoting the traditional hand-drum instrument, with its roots in the old Mysuru Region of Karnataka.