In order to harness the expertise and experience of retired scientists council supports projects and ventures initiated by them in their respective fields. Following projects have been supported under this programme.

1. Structure and functioning of grassland ecosystem of Garhwal Himalaya to Dr. Subodh Kumar Gupta, K.L.D.A.V. P.G. College, Roorkee.

   Preparaton of Monograph on Jatropha Curas L. to Dr. J.D.S. Negi, National Institute for Conservation and Eco-development (NICE), Dehradun.

2. Ecological and Socio-Economic Impact of Present Harvesting Practices of Non Timber Forest Produce & Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in Uttarakhand to Sh. G.P. Maithani Director, Himalayan Village Resource Development Society, Dehradun.