K Keshava Raju, born on July 8, 1936, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1982 batch, Karnataka cadre. He holds a graduate degree in Political Science. Throughout his career, he served in various capacities including Assistant Commissioner, Gazetted Assistant, Special Deputy Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, Director, Secretary, and Director in the Agriculture and Cooperation Department. His most recent designation was Director from May 1, 1993, to July 1, 1994.