M Mohana Rao, born on December 4, 1958, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1987 Madhya Pradesh cadre. He holds a graduate degree in Commerce, a postgraduate degree in Marketing, and a Ph.D. in Marketing Management. Throughout his career, he served in various capacities including District Collector, Deputy Secretary, Additional Commissioner, Managing Director, Principal Secretary, and Commissioner. His most recent role was Special Officer at Madhya Pradesh from July 7 to December 31, 2018, within the General Administration Department (Personnel). He also served as Principal Secretary to the Hon’ble Governor.