M Sreenivasa Rao

M Sreenivasa Rao (MSR) has been a leader at Azim Premji Foundation (APF) in Telangana since 2005. With over 25 years of experience in education, including roles at the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration, PRIA, and ODI, he brings extensive expertise to his work. MSR holds a Master’s and M. Phil in Anthropology from Andhra University. During his tenure, MSR played a pivotal role in conducting large-scale randomized evaluation studies (AP RESt) in collaboration with the Government of Andhra Pradesh and the World Bank. These studies aimed to generate evidence-based policies for enhancing the quality of education. In 2012, he spearheaded the ECE initiative to establish district institutes in Telangana. He actively supports the capacity building of teams and cultivates relationships with state and district functionaries. In addition, he guides different states, including Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, and Puducherry, to initiate their ECE efforts. Furthermore, MSR mentors teams across various states where APF operates, helping them launch their ECE programs. He contributes his expertise to support organizations such as UNICEF, NIFCID, IGNOU, and state governments in developing ECE curriculum and educational resources.