| Autotetraploid induction in critically endangered high value Himalayan medicinal plant Podophyllum hexandrum as a means of preventing extinction, mitigate climate change(s), colonize new Eco geographical regions & genetic improvement | Prof. S.N. Raina Emeritus Professor Amity University Uttar Pradesh | 2020 | Department of Bio-Technology (DBT) | जीवन विज्ञान |
| Establishment of GMP accredited pilot scale extraction facilities for development of herbal or phytopharmaceutical products from the medicinal plants of NE India | Dr. U.S.N. Murty Director National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research Assam | 2020 | Department of Bio-Technology (DBT) | जीवन विज्ञान |
| Propagation of Elite Kewda (Pandanus fascicularis) in association with other Aromatic crops to enhance farmer's income through high quality oil production | Mr. A.P. Singh Assistant Director & Head Fragrance & Flavour Development Centre Department of Agro & Rural Technology & Training, Kota Uttar Pradesh | 2020 | Department of Bio-Technology (DBT) | जीवन विज्ञान |
| Rapid composting of rice straw in field for crop residue management in rice wheat cropping system through microbial intervention | Dr. S. Srivastava Principal Scientist CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute Uttar Pradesh | 2020 | Department of Bio-Technology (DBT) | जीवन विज्ञान |
| Seaweeds cultivation & utilization in Odisha coast including Chilika Lake for ecological restoration & livelihood generation | Prof. D. Sahoo Delhi University North Campus Delhi | 2020 | Department of Bio-Technology (DBT) | जीवन विज्ञान |
| Functionalized membrane-based process for selective isolation of Milk Fat Globules (MFGs) | Dr. K. Ambatipudi Associate Professor Indian Institute of Technology (Roorkee ) Uttarakhand | 2020 | Department of Bio-Technology (DBT) | जीवन विज्ञान |
| Assessment of prophylactic & therapeutic role of BCG against SARS CoV2 infection: Study in hamster model | Dr. M. Bhaumik Scientist C ICMR-National Institute of Cholera & Enteric Diseases West Bengal | 2020 | Department of Bio-Technology (DBT) | जीवन विज्ञान |
| Delineating the mechanism of anti-leishmanial activity of tricyclic antidepressant norclomipramine for drug repurposing studies | Dr. S.B. Dasgupta Assistant Professor Grade I Indian Institute of Technology (Kharagpur) West Bengal | 2020 | Department of Bio-Technology (DBT) | जीवन विज्ञान |
| Investigating the role of macrophage in hepatitis B virus mediated disease progression towards end-stage liver diseases | Dr. S. Banerjee Associate Professor Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research & S.S.K.M. Hospital West Bengal | 2020 | Department of Bio-Technology (DBT) | जीवन विज्ञान |
| Generation & evaluation of a live vectored vaccine against porcine Circo Virus infection of swine | Dr. N.N. Barman Professor College of Veterinary Science AAU, Khanapara Assam | 2020 | Department of Bio-Technology (DBT) | जीवन विज्ञान |