| Delineation of uranium mineralization in Samarkiya region, in the central part of the Aravalli-Delhi fold belt, using joint inversion of electrical & electromagnetic data | Dr. A. Singh Assistant Professor Indian Institute of Technology (Bombay), Maharshtra Powai Maharashtra | 2020 | Department of Science and Technology (DST) | Earth, Atmosphere & Environment Sciences |
| Analysis of winter seasonal means & extreme rainfall events over northern India using observations & high resolution modelling framework | Dr. R. Attada Assistant Professor Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Karnataka Education & Research (Mohali) Knowledge City, Sector 81, S.A.S. Nagar Punjab | 2020 | Department of Science and Technology (DST) | Earth, Atmosphere & Environment Sciences |
| Investigation on the propagation characteristic of thermo-elastic wave in piezothermoelastic media | Dr. A. Lakshman Assistant Professor Indian Institute of Information Technology Phase 3, Block A West Bengal | 2020 | Department of Science and Technology (DST) | Earth, Atmosphere & Environment Sciences |
| Monitoring of transient luminous events associated with lightning/thunderstorms as well as their effects on the upper atmosphere using optical cameras & radio receivers | Dr. S. Pal Assistant Professor Sri Krishna College Bagula West Bengal | 2020 | Department of Science and Technology (DST) | Earth, Atmosphere & Environment Sciences |
| Origin of the Thar Desert dune fields & the associated Palaeo-fluvial channels- Insight from sediment provenance & Palaeo-climate studies using trace element & isotope Geochemistry | Dr. A. Chatterjee Assistant Professor Presidency University 86/1 College Street West Bengal | 2020 | Department of Science and Technology (DST) | Earth, Atmosphere & Environment Sciences |
| Theoretical & computational investigations on the physical origins of rate-state friction - insights from a diverse set of normal stress step laboratory friction experiments | Dr. P. Bhattacharya Assistant Professor National Institute of Science Education & Research Tehsildar Office, Khurda, Pipli, Jatni Odisha | 2020 | Department of Science and Technology (DST) | Earth, Atmosphere & Environment Sciences |
| Study of shifting cultivation & associated environmental problems in Meghalaya- Physicochemical & geospatial approach | Dr. P. Deka Assistant Professor Tezpur University Napaam Assam | 2020 | Department of Science and Technology (DST) | Earth, Atmosphere & Environment Sciences |
| Ocean acidification & its impact on benthic calcareous organisms- Implications from palk strait, Bay of Bengal | Dr. P.M. Velmurugan Scientist C & Asst. Professor Sathyabama University Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology, Jeppiaar Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai Tamil Nadu | 2020 | Department of Science and Technology (DST) | Earth, Atmosphere & Environment Sciences |
| Significance of microplastics in surface & ground water- Comprehensive study from south Chennai city | Dr. M. Jayaprakash Professor Madras University Chepauk Campus, Triplicane Tamil Nadu | 2020 | Department of Science and Technology (DST) | Earth, Atmosphere & Environment Sciences |
| Soil organic carbon & crop productivity as influenced by tillage operations in India | Dr. S. Mondal Scientist ICAR-Research Complex for Eastern Region Bihar | 2020 | Department of Science and Technology (DST) | Earth, Atmosphere & Environment Sciences |