Hailing from Beed, Maharashtra, Anushka Lohiya, an Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre, is a Civil Engineering graduate from the College of Engineering Pune (2016). She secured AIR 4 in the UPSC Indian Forest Examination 2022 and is currently training at IGNFA, Dehradun.

Anushka is recognised for her academic excellence, earning numerous scholarships and selection as a Mahatma Gandhi National Fellow under the Ministry of Skill Development. Beyond her professional pursuits, she is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer and an avid birdwatcher, exemplifying her multifaceted personality and commitment to holistic growth.