Dr. M. Vijayan, an eminent Indian structural biologist, was honored with the inaugural Kairali Global Lifetime Achievement Prize for Researchers in recognition of his exceptional contributions to science.

Puthussery Ramachandran, a distinguished Malayalam poet, linguist, and scholar. He was instrumental in translating and preserving classical works. He was honored with the Kairali Lifetime Achievement Prize for Researchers for his lifelong contributions to research.