Dr. Suraksha Chanotra, is presently working as a Lecturer, in the P. G. Dept. of Sericulture, Poonch Campus, University of Jammu. She did her P. G from University of Jammu and her Doctorate degree from Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu. She has 40 original research papers in reputed/referred national and international journals of India and overseas. She received a merit certificate for her outstanding performance in M.Sc., University Merit Scholarship, and RGNF National Fellowship by Govt. of India. She has a number of awards to her honor like Young Scientist Award, Best Thesis Award, Excellent Researcher Award, Best Sericulturist Award, Outstanding Academician Award, Global Women Scientist Award etc. from time to time for her continuous efforts and interest in the field of sericulture.