Prof. K. Dasaratha Ramaiah is a distinguished academician and scholar in the field of Economics, with over three decades of experience in teaching, research, and administration. He obtained his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in Economics from Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ananthapuramu. His doctoral research focused on “Finances of Gram Panchayats in Andhra Pradesh.” His areas of specialization include Public Economics, Local Finance, Agricultural Economics, and Welfare Economics.

Prof. Ramaiah served at Sri Krishnadevaraya University in several key academic and administrative capacities. He held the positions of Registrar, Director, Directorate of Admissions, Head and Chairman, Board of Studies, Department of Economics & Applied Economics, and Coordinator, University Examinations. He also served as a Project Officer, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Ananthapuramu District, contributing to community-based educational development.

Prof. Ramaiah has published 66 research papers in reputed national and international journals. He has authored four books, and edited three books in the field of Economics. He has also presented 43 research papers in various academic seminars and conferences, and organized several national-level seminars focusing on rural development, sustainable agriculture, and women empowerment. As a committed research supervisor, he has guided 24 Ph.D. and 11 M.Phil. scholars in the disciplines of Public Economics, Local Finance, and Agricultural Economics. His mentorship has produced several distinguished researchers contributing to academia and policy development.

Prof. Ramaiah has successfully completed three major research projects funded by the UGC and ICSSR on socio-economic themes: “Financial Resources of Panchayati Raj Institutions,” “Tribal Development through Sericulture,” and “Watershed Development and Sustainable Livelihoods.”

Throughout his career, he has demonstrated exemplary leadership in both academic governance and social service. He actively participated in various government outreach programs such as Janma Bhoomi, Vanam–Manam, Clean and Green, and Shrama Danam, reflecting his commitment to community welfare and sustainable development.

In recognition of his outstanding contribution to higher education, Prof. Ramaiah received the State Best Teacher Award (2018) from the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Sri N. Chandrababu Naidu. He continues to uphold academic integrity and institutional ethics in his current role as the Ombudsperson of MITS (Deemed-to-be University).