Mizoram

Khandu Wangchuk Bhutia

Khandu Wangchuk Bhutia, a distinguished Thangka painter from Sikkim, India, has significantly contributed to preserving and promoting traditional Buddhist art for which he earned Padma Shri.

Sangkhumi Bualchhuak

Sangkhumi Bualchhuak, a distinguished social activist from Mizoram, India, has been pivotal in championing women's rights and empowerment in the region. In recognition of this and her transformative impact on Mizo society, she was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2021.