The PG National Award is an annual award presented by the P G Samskrithi Kendra to honor distinguished individuals for their contributions to society, particularly in fields like literature, journalism, and social activism. Named in memory of the Marxist philosopher and writer P Govinda Pillai, it was first awarded in 2021 to advocate Prashant Bhushan.
T. M. Krishna is a prominent Indian Carnatic vocalist, writer, and a fierce social activist known for his efforts to democratize the classical arts and challenge the caste and class hierarchies within them.
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Romila Thapar is an eminent Indian historian whose principal area of study is ancient India. She is a Professor of Ancient History, Emerita, at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in New Delhi and is recognized as a pre-eminent scholar in her field.
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Arundhati Roy is an acclaimed Indian author and a prominent political activist, widely recognized for her Booker Prize-winning debut novel, The God of Small Things (1997). Her work often addresses social justice, environmental, and human rights issues in India.
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N. Ram, director, The Hindu Publishing Group, has been selected for the award instituted by the PG Samskrithi Kendram to perpetuate the memory of Marxist ideologue P .Govinda Pillai.
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Prashant Bhushan is a prominent Indian public interest lawyer, activist, author, and politician known for his work in the Supreme Court of India on issues related to corruption, human rights, and environmental protection.
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