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Together, they launched India's first private biosphere near Rajaji Tiger Reserve, advancing ecological restoration and biodiversity in India

Subramanian, a 74-year-old from Kozhikode, Kerala, has spent nearly six decades restoring discarded furniture, preventing waste accumulation

Known for promoting sustainable rice varieties that withstand extreme climatic conditions. Honored with the 2023 Norman E. Borlaug Award for her impact in advancing climate-resilient agriculture

Dr. Koll has made outstanding contribution to Indian ocean warming and its implication to Indian summer monsoon as well as marine productivity, and marine heat extreme events

Noel Tata’s pivotal role in turning around Trent continues in 2024 as the retail arm of the Tata Group penetrated into Tier 2 and Tier 3 locations. Former Managing Director of Trent Ltd., he transformed it into a profitable retail powerhouse within the Tata portfolio

Sunil Mittal transformed the company into a global conglomerate, with Bharti Airtel as its flagship. Known for pioneering innovations in telecommunications, Airtel is now a leading global telecom player

Roshni Nadar Malhotra is the first woman to lead a listed IT company in India. She has led HCL Technologies to $12.3 billion in revenue for 2023-2024, reflecting strong financial growth

Sandeep Bakhshi has successfully led ICICI Bank's growth and market resurgence. Known for his focus on profitability and asset quality, he has reinforced ICICI Bank’s position in the Indian banking sector

bringing over 30 years of experience in global markets, technology, and international banking. The State Bank of India (SBI) was named the Best Bank in India for 2024 by Global Finance Magazine

They are compact, mobile hospitals designed for rapid medical support in disaster and conflict zones. Developed under Project Aarogya Maitri, they include essential medicines, surgical tools, and basic operational facilities for immediate emergency care

Launched in 2024 under the Sashakt Nari-Viksit Bharat program, Namo Drone Didi Initiative empowers rural women-led SHGs by integrating drones into agriculture

Dr. K.S. Rajanna overcame polio-related disabilities to empower others with disabilities (PwDs) through advocacy and entrepreneurship

Professor Subramaniam is an esteemed astrophysicist known for her expertise in star clusters and stellar evolution. Key contributor to India's space research, she developed the UVIT on AstroSat

Department of Atomic Energy - for Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment or MACE - a cutting-edge gamma ray telescope which also happens to be the world's highest-altitude gamma ray telescope

Agnikul Cosmos launched India’s second privately-built rocket Agniban SOrTeD. Agnibaan SOrTeD is the first rocket to be launched from a private launch pad, it is the country’s first semi-cryogenic engine flight

A distinguished DRDO scientist, Dr. Sheena Rani led the DRDO team. She was in charge of the Agni-5 missile test that comes with MIRV technology

Dr. Manohar is an exemplary personality who has dedicated his life to provide free eye care services to under-privileged and tribal communities in rural India

A renowned microbiologist, has advanced the study of enteric infections, especially in children, significantly impa cting child health. Her research led to the development of two Indian rotavirus vaccines, now part of global immunization efforts

Dr. Verma leads the Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Laboratory, focusing on advanced drug delivery systems. Pioneered a novel approach for CNS-TB treatment, using nano-aggregates for direct brain drug delivery via the nasal route

Dr Pragya Yadav was among the scientists who detected the first three Covid-19 pandemic cases in the country; she is senior scientist at the ICMR-National Institute of Virology

Barnala Michael and Vishnupriya are dedicated to improving rural sanitation in India. Led a project in Tamil Nadu to build eco-friendly toilets in a government school, reducing open defecation risks

have been providing healthcare to underserved communities in West Bengal since 1980. Established mobile boat clinics that reach remote islands in the Sundarbans, offering critical healthcare services

In 2023, he founded the Utkal Gaurav International School, providing free, quality education to underprivileged children

India’s first female mahout, began working with elephants at 14, hailing from Assam’s royal family and inspired by her father’s expertise

The Indian Paralympic Team’s performance at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games marked a historic milestone, with 84 athletes, including 32 women, participating across 12 sports

an Indian javelin thrower who has elevated India’s presence in international athletics. His journey from a small village to global athletic stages reflects his dedication and resilience

Indian sport shooter who has elevated India’s presence in international shooting sports. In 2024 Manu secured a bronze medal in the women’s 10m air pistol event, becoming the first Indian woman to win an Olympic shooting medal

Rahul Dravid known as “The Wall” for his solid batting technique transitioned to coaching, significantly contributing to the development of India’s cricketing talent. Under his guidance in 2024 the Indian team clinched the T20 World Cup

A celebrated Indian hockey player known for his exceptional goalkeeping skills and leadership. Over a career spanning nearly two decades, he has been instrumental in elevating India’s position in international hockey