Parameswaran Iyer
* Occupation: Space scientist
* Awards: Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize
* Contributions: Developed the first indigenous satellite launch vehicle, PSLV
Manjul Bhargava
* Occupation: Mathematician
* Awards: Fields Medal, MacArthur Fellowship, Clay Research Award
* Contributions: Made significant contributions to number theory and representation theory
Venkatraman Ramakrishnan
* Occupation: Structural biologist
* Awards: Nobel Prize in Chemistry, Lasker Award, Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences
* Contributions: Determined the structure of the ribosome, a complex molecular machine that synthesizes proteins
Rajendra Pachauri
* Occupation: Climate scientist
* Awards: Nobel Peace Prize, Padma Vibhushan, Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement
* Contributions: Led the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and played a key role in raising awareness about climate change
Kailash Satyarthi
* Occupation: Child rights activist
* Awards: Nobel Peace Prize, Ramon Magsaysay Award, Defender of Democracy Award
* Contributions: Founded the Bachpan Bachao Andolan, a movement to end child labor and trafficking in India
These are just a few examples of the many outstanding individuals who have been honored with the PVC award. Their contributions to society have made a lasting impact and continue to inspire others.