Vermiculture Research Station, Department of Zoology, D.S. College (Affiliated to Dr. B.R. Ambedar University), Aligarh, India.

Dr. (Ms.) Shweta : Associate Professor in Zoology, D.S. College, Aligarh and Ph.D. in 1994. Recipient of ‘Young Scientist Award’ for consecutive years 1993, 1995, 2001. Widely known for her outstanding contribution in setting-up series of Vermicompost Units in rural areas of India for production of organic manure. Dr. Shweta has to her credit over 45 research papers. Over the years, she has made presentations in many national & international scientific meets including UK, USA, Malaysia, Nepal and Switzerland. Dr. (Ms.) Shweta’s current interest grows in the Indian medicinal plants, particularly the Tribal Medicines.