Mrs Shruti Sharma, IFS (1987 batch, Rajasthan cadre) is M. Sc. Zoology from the University of Delhi, Master in Forestry from IGNFA and PG Diploma in Wildlife Management from WII, Dehra Dun. Presently she is Addl. Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Silviculure, Rajasthan. She has worked as CCF Concurrent Evaluation, Director Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur and different districts of Rajasthan in different capacities. She has also served in IGNFA and FRI, Dehradun also. She has worked on medicinal plants and herbal gardens, ecotourism-planning and management and has experience in protected area management. Before joining IFS, she has served PGT biology teacher at Army Public school and Bluebell School, Delhi (1983- 1987). The 'Pride of India'-a documentary of Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India is based on her work.