Dr. U. Sridharan is an experienced scientist and former advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MOEFCC), New Delhi. With over 15 years of dedicated service at the MOEFCC, he has a demonstrated history of contributing to sustainable development, environmental impact assessment, environmental policy, and waste management.

Dr. Sridharan holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Ornithology from the University of Mumbai. Before his tenure at the MOEFCC, he was involved in research and teaching in the fields of wetland ecology and ornithology. His strong research background and professional expertise have significantly impacted the environmental sector in India.