Lyudmila Khokhlova (Padma Shri)
- Russian indologist, linguist
- 2026 Padma Shri awarded for contribution to study of origin & evolution of Sikhism
Jogesh Deuri (Padma Shri)
- spent 3 decades in transforming silk sector
- Eri Muga silk (assam) (doesn’t require killing silkworms)
- traditional knowledge + modern tech
- estd. Integrated Bodoland Silk Park
- Silk based rural economy, rural prosperity, women employment, sustainable income opportunity in NE
- World’s first Wild Muga Silk Sanctuary
Dr. Punniamurthy Natesan (Padma Shri)
- uses “Siddha” - traditional veterinary knowledge
- antibiotic free livestock healthcare practice
- reduce antibiotic residue in milk, egg, mean
- sustainable livestock growth
- scientific ethno veterinarian
Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Award for Environment Protection 2026
Pechiyammal
- led community effort to remove abandoned fishing nets from coastal waters / shorelines
- helped protect coral reef, turtle, fish
Govindhammal
- promoted organic farming, soil health, climate resillient agri practices
- strengthen farmer producer company