Dr. M. Dwarakanath is a highly accomplished environmental science and policy expert

with over 35 years of experience in government, research, and academia. Currently the

Chairman of SEIAA, Puducherry, and a Visiting/Adjunct Professor at multiple reputed

institutions, he brings exceptional insight into research funding and project management.

He has served two tenures as an Expert Member in the Research & Development

Committee of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC),

Government of India—where he evaluated and recommended research proposals for

national-level funding. Dr. Dwarakanath has successfully secured and coordinated multi-

crore environmental projects funded by the World Bank, MoEF&CC, and other national

agencies. His deep understanding of funding mechanisms, policy frameworks, and

proposal evaluation makes him uniquely positioned to guide researchers and

academicians in crafting impactful grant proposals and securing research funding.