He was born to a farming family in a small village near Tirupati in what is now southeastern Andhra Pradesh.

Though he hailed from humble beginnings, Naidu showed his inclination towards political leadership very early. He became an MLA in 1978 at the age of 27 and since then did not look back.

He played a key role in building the Telugu Desam Party, founded by his father-in-law N.T. Rama Rao. Soon he came into his own, working towards lifting millions of people out of poverty through reforms.

Known for embracing technology to make governance people-friendly, he has been a pioneer in furthering the knowledge economy in the country, benefiting many generations of countless young men and women.

At 73, his hunger for knowledge and enthusiasm to catch up with the latest trends in the world of polity and economy is insatiable. With enormous experience and insight into Indian governance problems and opportunities, he continues to be engaged in finding newer ways to improve the living conditions of the people.

This portal provides a glimpse into the myriad achievements of this rare politician and his continued engagement with public life.