Among the 36 organised civil services associations in India, the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Association has created history by becoming the first to elect an all-women National Executive Body—marking a landmark moment for inclusive leadership and gender equality within the civil services.
The new leadership was elected at the Association’s recent General Body Meeting, setting an inspiring example for other services to follow.
Former IFS officer Jyotsna Sitling (Retd. IFS:1987:UK), India’s first tribal woman IFS officer, has been nominated as the patron of the Association. Anita Karn (IFS:1997:GJ) has taken over as President, while Monalisa Dash (IFS:2003:SK) has been appointed Secretary General.
Other key appointments include Dr Surabhi Rai (IFS:2005:AGMUT) as Joint Secretary, Suveena Thakur (IFS:2014:HP) as Treasurer, and Chestha Singh (IFS:2018:AGMUT) as Literary Secretary.
The Indian Forest Service, a critical pillar of India’s environmental governance, now leads by example—showcasing progressive change within traditionally male-dominated civil service institutions.
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