Ms. Pragya Richa Shrivastava is an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the 1991 batch of the Madhya Pradesh cadre. She currently holds the position of Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) in the SC/ST Welfare Department in Madhya Pradesh. Throughout her career, she has served in various significant roles, contributing to police operations and public welfare initiatives. Ms. Shrivastava has been recognized for her dedication and service, receiving the President's Police Medal for her distinguished work. Her assignments have included crucial roles such as ADG of the Anusuchit Janjati Kalyan (SC/ST Welfare) and postings related to women's safety and local governance. Her career has been marked by efforts to improve social welfare and ensure effective law enforcement in the state