Devineni Venkata Ramana


Devineni Venkata Ramana, popularly known as DVR, was an Indian politician active in several years. He was the cabinet minister of Andhra Pradesh from 1996 to 1999. He represented Nandigama Assembly constituency in Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

Early life and education

Ramana was born in Kanchikacherla, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Ramana completed his primary education in Kanchikacherla, and intermediate in V.S.R. & N.V.R. College, Tenali.Pursued degree in S.R.R. & C.V.R. College, Vijayawada

Personal life

Devineni Venkata Ramana married Praneetha. He has two daughters Snigdha Devineni and Pragnya Devineni, who are American citizens by birth. His brother Devineni Uma Maheswara Rao is a senior politician and also served as Andhra Pradesh irrigation minister and is still actively participating as a senior politician in Telugu desam party

Positions held

  • 1994–1999 : MLA
As member of legislative assembly
As minister