Anthropology — 11 volumes
Written in Telugu and English with Dr. Ashok, IAS, and Dr. Mohan Kanda, IAS, for Civil Services aspirants. Published by Telugu Akademi, Government of undivided Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.
The Founder's Desk
Dr. P. V. Lakshmaiah
M.V.Sc., M.A. Education · Honorary President, PARD
Honorary President · Para Association for Rural Development
Chairman, Andhra Pradesh State Veterinary Council
Dr. P. V. Lakshmaiah is one of India’s leading mentors in Anthropology for Civil Services examinations, with extensive experience in guiding UPSC and State Public Service Commission aspirants.
Over the years, his mentorship has contributed to the success of hundreds of civil servants across India and thousands of government employees across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. His teaching is particularly recognized for simplifying Anthropology concepts, strengthening answer-writing skills, and helping aspirants approach the Civil Services examination with clarity and confidence.
With years of dedicated service in the field of civil-services education, Dr. Lakshmaiah continues to mentor aspirants pursuing UPSC, APPSC, TGPSC and other competitive examinations.
- Education M.V.Sc., M.A. Education
- Languages Telugu · English · Hindi
- Born 25 Feb 1972 · Palnadu
- Role Honorary President, PARD
Profile
Roots in Palnadu
Born 25 February 1972 at K. Zaddavaripalem, Nuzendla Mandal, Palnadu District, Andhra Pradesh.
Family
- Father
- Late Sri Para Peda Ramaiah
- Mother
- Late Smt. Para Rukmini
- Spouse
- Para Padmaja Rani, B.Sc., B.Ed. (Vinukonda, Palnadu)
- Son
- Uday Chowdary Para, B.A. LL.B.
Passion
Writing books, lectures on human relations, social activities, addressing problems in society, and participating in national and international social-issue debates through Para Association for Rural Development and Dr. Lakshmaiah IAS Study Circle.
Strengths
- Quick learning
- Keen observation
- Adaptability
- Self-styled leadership
- Initiative & innovation
- Self-ignited drive
Writing & advocacy
Books that travel with aspirants
Social Issues in India
A book addressing social problems and public concerns, written to support awareness and informed debate.
Social service
Work that stays close to the village
Awareness programmes and community service across Palnadu District, Andhra Pradesh.
- Flood and drought relief
- Education of the poor
- Eradication of illiteracy
- Free medical camps for cattle
- Temple seva, yajna and annadana
- Distribution of dress material to the needy
- Computer education
- School and college education support
- Free library and reading room
- Free educational tours
- Textbook donation for poor students
- Tree plantation for environmental protection
Professional journey
Posts held across undivided Andhra Pradesh
From veterinary dispensaries and mandal development to SSA, ICDS, university teaching, and Government of India liaison work — ending in voluntary retirement for social service in Palnadu.
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Nov 1997 – Mar 2002
Veterinary Assistant Surgeon
Veterinary Dispensary, Savalyapuram, Guntur District
Selected through A.P.D.P.I.P., Srikakulam written test
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1998 – Mar 2002
Mandal Parishad Development Officer
Mandal Parishad, Savalyapuram, Guntur District
Selected as best mandal officer twice
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Mar 2002 – Mar 2003
District Project Manager (Sub Projects & Livelihoods)
A.P.D.P.I.P., Srikakulam
Felicitated with state-level gold medal
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Mar 2003 – Oct 2003
District Project Manager (Sub Projects & Livelihoods)
A.P.R.P.R.P., Guntur
Deputation completed
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Oct 2003 – Jul 2004
Veterinary Assistant Surgeon
Veterinary Dispensary, Kurichedu, Prakasam District
Promoted growth charts among poor children
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Jul 2004 – Mar 2006
Child Development Project Officer
Rajendra Nagar ICDS Project
Received best district officer award
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Mar 2006 – Jun 2007
Project Officer (SSA) & Project Director, ICDS (FAC)
Kadapa · also Director, Juvenile Home (FAC)
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and child development leadership
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Jun 2007 – Nov 2008
Veterinary Assistant Surgeon
Veterinary Dispensary, Ambavaram, Prakasam District
Deputed to College of Veterinary Science, Korutla
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Nov 2008 – Nov 2010
Assistant Professor
College of Veterinary Science, Korutla
Authored textbooks for student benefit
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Nov 2010 – Feb 2014
Assistant Professor
Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati
Telugu Akademi published textbooks with Dr. Ashok, IAS
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Feb 2014 – Mar 2019
Veterinary Assistant Surgeon
Bollapally, Vinukonda Constituency
Field veterinary service in Palnadu region
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Mar 2019 – Aug 2019
Special Officer (FPO)
Farmer Producer Organisation
Livelihood and producer-organisation support
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Aug 2019 – Jul 2022
Liaison Officer, NKBC
Government of India
Took voluntary retirement to serve social work in Palnadu
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2024 – Present
Member & Chairman
Andhra Pradesh State Veterinary Council, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Elected as Member of the Andhra Pradesh State Veterinary Council, and nominated as Chairman, Andhra Pradesh State Veterinary Council, Government of A.P.
Correspondence
Address for correspondence
K. Zaddavaripalem, Nuzendla Mandal, Palnadu District, Andhra Pradesh – 522659