Professional Journey

Curriculum Vitae

A distinguished Indian Forest Service officer with over two decades of leadership in forestry, wildlife management, environmental governance, and public administration — recognized for integrating conservation, technology, and sustainable development.

🏅 IFS 1997 Batch · Karnataka Cadre
🌿 27+ Years of Distinguished Service
🌍 COP21 Paris Recognition

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27+
Years Service
12+
Leadership Roles
2
Guinness Records
COP21
Paris Summit
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Professional Experience

2025 – Present
Principal Secretary, Ecology and Environment
Government of Karnataka · Bangalore
2025
Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife)
Karnataka Forest Department · Bangalore
2024
Commissioner, AYUSH Karnataka
Government of Karnataka · Bangalore
2023
Managing Director, KSFC
Karnataka State Financial Corporation · Bangalore
2020 – 2023
Member Secretary, KSPCB
Karnataka State Pollution Control Board · Bangalore
2019 – 2020
Chief Conservator of Forests, Shivamogga
Karnataka Forest Department · Shivamogga
2016 – 2019
Managing Director, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Development Corporation Limited
Government of Karnataka · Bangalore
2014 – 2016
Field Director, Kali Tiger Reserve
Karnataka Forest Department · Dandeli
2012 – 2014
Conservator of Forests, Project Formulation & Planning
Karnataka Forest Department · Bangalore
2008 – 2012
Deputy Conservator of Forest
Chitradurga Division · Chitradurga
2007 – 2008
District Conservator of Forest (DCF)
Karnataka Forest Department · Koppal Region
2006 – 2007
District Conservator of Forest (DCF)
Karnataka Forest Department · Gulbarga Region
2003 – 2006
District Conservator of Forest (DCF)
Karnataka Forest Department · Mysore
2002 – 2003
Deputy Conservator of Forests
Karnataka Forest Department · Bangalore Rural
2001 – 2002
Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF)
Nagarahole National Park · Mysore
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Honours & Awards

🌟 Guinness World Records — 2022
Largest Online Photo Album of Handmade Turmeric Ganesha Sculptures
Awarded for the creation of the largest online photo album of handmade sculptures of Turmeric Ganesha — 10,048 photos achieved jointly with KSPCB, 3 August 2022.
🌟 Guinness World Records — 2023
Most People Sculpting with Ganesha Clay Modelling Simultaneously
World record for the most people sculpting Ganesha with clay modelling simultaneously, promoting eco-friendly festival practices.
📖 Asia Book of Records — 2021
Largest Number of Eco-Friendly Turmeric Ganesha Creations
Awarded for KSPCB's initiative to promote an eco-friendly Ganesh festival and recognizing the creation of the largest number of eco-friendly turmeric Ganesh idols.
🌱 H. V. Muniswamy Gowda Environment Award — 2022
Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Protection
Awarded for performing efficiently at KSPCB and contributing immensely towards environmental protection and regulation in Karnataka.
🌿 State Environment Award — 2016
State Environment Award — Govt. of Karnataka
Conferred by the Honourable Chief Minister of Karnataka on June 5th, World Environment Day 2016, for exceptional contributions to ecological conservation.
🏕 FKCCI — 2016
Best Tourism Award — Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce & Industry
Presented by the Honourable Tourism Minister for outstanding contributions to promoting tourism at Dandeli and Kali Tiger Reserve.
🐯 TOFT Tigers & HolidayIQ — 2016
Dr. Chuck McDougal Memorial Award (Runner-Up) & HolidayIQ Award
Recognized for excellence in creating a visitor-friendly wildlife destination at Kali Tiger Reserve and outstanding tourism and hospitality as its Director.
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Research & Publications

Wildlife Research · MY FOREST Journal
Dynamics of Tiger Sighting in Nagarhole National Park
Published in MY FOREST journal — tiger population and behaviour studies
Wildlife Research · MY FOREST Journal
Roadside Monitoring for Population Distribution of Major Herbivores in Nagarhole National Park
Published in MY FOREST journal
Wildlife Research · MY FOREST Journal
Monitoring of Tiger and Associated Species, Kali Tiger Reserve, Dandeli
Published in MY FOREST journal
Wildlife Research · MY FOREST Journal
Camera Trap Study on Molecular Leopard Population in Dandeli-Anshi Tiger Reserve
Published in MY FOREST journal — core zone population and behaviour study
Biotechnology · International Journal
Liquid Selection System for Basmati — Transgenic Rice Research
Published in BIOTECHNOLOGY QUARTERLY — particle gun bombardment, gene cloning, genetic engineering and tissue culture research at IARI, New Delhi
GIS & Forest Management
Spatial Database of Reserve Forests — Chitradurga Forest Division
One lakh hectares of reserved forest lands geo-referenced using GIS & spatial technologies — detailed booklet and user-friendly maps produced for forest land resource management
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Key Accomplishments

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KSPCB Mobile App
Developed a common platform addressing pollution control and resource conservation for industries, stakeholders, and the public across Karnataka.
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CETP Effluent Vehicle Tracking System
App to track exact location and movement of effluent transport vehicles from industrial generation points to CETP, preventing illegal discharge.
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Covid-19 Waste Management System
Web and mobile application to track covid bio-medical waste generated by hospitals and quarantine centres across districts, managing CBMWTF disposal.
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Effluent Tracking App (Industrial & CETP)
Software to quantify trade effluent generated by industries and track quantity transported and treated at CETP, ensuring regulatory compliance.
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E-VARADHI Progress Report System
Progress Report Management System for receiving, compiling, and communicating monthly progress reports from district offices of the industrial & training section.
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Kalyana Mobile App — Social Welfare
App for Social Welfare Dept., Govt. of Karnataka empowering citizens with information and digital services. Launched by Shri Rahul Gandhi Ji at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar International Conference, Bangalore (July 2017).
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Gangakalyana Mobile App — ADCL
Flagship programme app for Govt. of Karnataka facilitating unit officers and stakeholders to document stages of implementation, with seamless linkage between Head Office, District Offices, and beneficiaries.
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TEDx Talk — Nature, Forest & Wildlife
Delivered a TEDxABBS talk on the protection of Nature, Forest, and Wildlife, spreading awareness on conservation and sustainable living.
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Kali Tiger Reserve Documentary
"Shanthi Samsara" — documentary on climate change and clean energy featuring Kali Tiger Reserve footage, released by the Honourable Prime Minister at COP21 Paris Summit, winning two international awards.
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Drone Survey — Shivamogga
Conducted aerial drone surveys of forest lands in Shivamogga region using advanced geospatial technologies for precise forest mapping and encroachment monitoring.

Get in Touch

✉️sriniforest@gmail.com
📍Bangalore, Karnataka
🏛IFS 1997 Batch · Karnataka Cadre
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Education & Academic Honours

  • Gold Medal & Revolving Shield for highest CGPA and aggregate marks, B.Sc. Agriculture — University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad (1992)
  • 2nd Rank All India — IARI Entrance Exam (1993)
  • Master of Science in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology — IARI, New Delhi (under Prof. V.L. Chopra)
  • 1st Rank All India — Ph.D. Entrance (1995), research on genetically male-sterile lines in mustard
  • Recipient of JRF Merit Scholarships from CSIR, ICAR, and IARI
  • 2nd Rank — ICAR Agricultural Research Scientist (ARS) Exam (1996); served as Agricultural Scientist at IARI, New Delhi
  • 10th Rank All India — Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination (1997)
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Areas of Expertise

  • Forest Governance & Wildlife Management
  • Environmental Policy & Regulation
  • Biodiversity Conservation
  • Digital Transformation in Environmental Governance
  • Public Administration & Social Welfare
  • Climate Change Action & Eco-Restoration
  • GIS & Spatial Technology Applications
  • Traditional Medicine (AYUSH) Administration
  • Corporate Governance (KSFC, ADCL)
  • Science Communication & Documentary Filmmaking
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Videos & Documentaries

Produced multiple award-winning documentaries on Kali Tiger Reserve, forest conservation, climate change, and wildlife — including footage featured at COP21 Paris Summit by the Prime Minister.

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