N Rama Rao, born on July 5, 1947, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1972 Maharashtra cadre. He holds a graduate degree in History and a postgraduate degree in English. Over his distinguished career, he served in various capacities including Divisional Commissioner, Municipal Commissioner, District Collector, and multiple Joint Secretary roles. His most recent position was Principal Secretary in the Housing Department of Maharashtra. Throughout his service, he held key administrative roles such as Managing Director, Additional Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, Secretary, and Sub-Divisional Officer, contributing extensively to the state's governance.