For the first time in the history of India's civil services, Indian Forest Service (IFS) Association has elected an all-women National Executive Body at the Association's recent General Body Meeting.
IFS Association now has become the first among the 36 organised civil services associations in India, which has women at the helm.
Jyotsna Sitling, former IFS officer of 1987 batch has been nominated as patron of the Association. She is the first tribal IFS officer of the country.
Anita Karn (1997 batch, Gujarat cadre), has been appointed as the president of the Association while Monalisa Dash (2003 batch, Sikkim cadre) has been chosen as the Secretary General.
Dr. Surabhi Rai (2005 batch, AGMUT cadre) has been appointed as the Joint Secretary while Suveena Thakur (2014 batch, HP cadre) has taken over as the Treasurer.
Chestha Singh (2018 batch, AGMUT) has been appointed as the Literary Secretary.
The Indian Forest Service plays a crucial role in safeguarding the nation's forests, wildlife, and environment — vital components in India's efforts towards a sustainable green economy. The election of an all-women executive body reflects shifting attitudes towards inclusive leadership and gender equality within the civil services.
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