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Dr. Kothapalli Srinivasa Rao is a distinguished veterinary academician and researcher with over 25 years of service in the Government of Andhra Pradesh and veterinary education. He currently serves as an Principal, Animal Husbandry Polytechnic College, Rapur from 01/12/2025. under Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati. Holding M.V.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Veterinary Parasitology, Dr. Rao has made significant contributions to teaching, research, extension, and academic administration. He has been actively involved in teaching parasitology courses to veterinary students, developing teaching manuals and aids, and serving as an external examiner for veterinary universities across India. His research contributions include participation in the NATP (CGP) Project and serving as Co-Principal Investigator in state-funded projects on nasal schistosomiasis in cattle and bovine microfilariosis. Through extensive extension activities, he has organized animal health camps, farmer awareness programs, NSS camps, vaccination drives, and educational outreach through radio and television programs. Dr. Rao has held several leadership and administrative positions, including NSS Programme Officer, Officer on Student Affairs, Placement Cell In-charge, Hostel Warden, and Drawing & Disbursing Officer (DDO). He played a key role in establishing departments at the Veterinary College, Garividi, and has represented veterinary education nationally as an observer and inspector. A life member of several professional veterinary organizations, Dr. Rao is widely recognized for his dedication to veterinary education, livestock health, farmer welfare, and institutional development.