Nitya Sambamurti Ghotge trained as a veterinarian (1985 ) and has a Masters in Veterinary Surgery
(1989)from the Bombay Veterinary College, India. She has been working on issues of development and the environment since 1986, and is also practicing clinical veterinary medicine and surgery.
Co-director of Anthra, her current work includes research, training and policy advocacy on different aspects of livestock development including Indigenous Knowledge Systems and planning for gender sensitive and sustainable alternatives in livestock development. She has significant publications on the themes of livestock development, bio diversity and alternative systems of veterinary medicine. She is the author of the book "Livestock and Livelihoods: The Indian Context " published by Center for Environment Education, Ahmedabad and Foundation Books New Delhi.