Dr. Ajay Kumar Singh Rawat is an esteemed scientific advisor and former scientist, having led the Pharmacognosy and Ethnopharmacology Division at NBRI, Lucknow. Currently, he is on the board of Deshavri and serves as the Executive Director of the Ethno-medicine Research Centre, supported by DST in Hangbung. Dr. Rawat is a distinguished Fellow of both the Society of Ethnobotanists and the Ethnopharmacology Society of India. Additionally, he holds the position of Vice President at the National Society of Ethnopharmacology, showcasing his significant contributions and leadership in the fields of ethnobotany and ethnopharmacology.