From IPS to Parliament
T. Krishna Prasad (born March 2, 1960) is a celebrated Indian Police Service (IPS) officer turned politician, currently serving as the Member of Parliament from Bapatla (SC), Andhra Pradesh.
Known for his visionary leadership, social commitment, and infrastructure reforms, he has worked across law enforcement, public policy, and development for over 34 years.
Early Life & Family
Krishna Prasad was born in Hyderabad, and his parents are from East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh to a family of educators. The values of discipline and community service were instilled in him from an early age.
He completed his:
- Schooling at St. Ann's and Little Flower institutions in Hyderabad
- B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from NIT Warangal
- MBA from the prestigious IIM Ahmedabad
- LLB from Osmania University, Hyderabad
- Currently pursuing a PhD in Sustainable Urban Mobility
Entry into Civil Services
A Distinguished IPS Career (1986–2020)
In 1986, Krishna Prasad cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in his first attempt and joined the Indian Police Service (IPS). Over the next three decades, he held key positions across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, displaying immense courage, innovation, and compassion in every assignment.
Held Key roles:
- District SP in Nellore, Guntur, Vizag (R), and Medak
- Range DIG of Warangal and Visakhapatnam
- Commissioner of Police, Vijayawada
- IG, Greyhounds, Director, AP Police Academy, CMD of APSRTC, and DGP Railways & Road Safety
Three Decades of Service, Justice, and Reform
As an IPS officer for over 34 years, T. Krishna Prasad combined courage in the field, integrity in investigations, and vision in policy reforms leaving behind a legacy of safer communities, modernised policing, and transformative public service.
- Personally led missions as ASP, SP, DIG, and IG
- Orchestrated major surrenders of over 300 militants
- Introduced socio-economic rehabilitation strategies through “Three Tent Program” and “Sanjeevani”
Served as Additional DGP & Chief of CID, AP
Investigated and resolved high-profile cases like:
- AP PG Medical Exam scam
- Volvo bus accident
- Jubilee Hills Housing Society case
- Multi-Level Marketing & Ponzi schemes (e.g., AMWAY, Sharda scam)
- Filed charge sheets in under 60 days for multiple cases.
- As IG Computer Services, brought 1865 police stations online by 2009.
- Chaired the National Technical Evaluation Committee for CCTNS implementation across India.
Tenneti Krishna Prasad
As a police officer, he was renowned for
Surrender Specialist
Through the Three Tent Program in Vizag and the Sanjeevani Program across four North Telangana districts, T. Krishna Prasad pioneered a humane approach to counter-insurgency, combining medical outreach, rehabilitation, and livelihood opportunities to encourage militant surrenders. His efforts led to the surrender of nearly 400 militants in Vizag and 300 in Telangana, driving Naxalites out of the region by 2004.
Critical Investigator
As CID Chief, T. Krishna Prasad led high-impact investigations into cybercrime networks, NREGA fund misuse, and the AP PG Medical Exam scam, ensuring swift justice through meticulous evidence gathering and filing charge sheets in record time. His leadership set new benchmarks for transparency, accountability, and speed in law enforcement.
Visionary
As IG of Computer Services, T. Krishna Prasad spearheaded the digitisation of all 1,865 police stations in united Andhra Pradesh one of India’s earliest and most comprehensive technology integrations in policing streamlining operations and enhancing transparency across the force.
Road Safety Leadership
Appointed Chairman of Telangana State Road Safety Authority
Proposed Road Safety Fund, NH Patrolling Police, Highway Ambulances, e-challan systems
- UN GCNI Task Force on Road Safety
- Save Life Foundation
- World Bank projects in Himachal Pradesh & Telangana
UPRIGHT AND DECORATED POLICE OFFICER
T. Krishna Prasad’s 34-year IPS career is a legacy of courage, reform, and innovation — from disarming insurgencies through humane strategies to modernising policing with technology, delivering justice in landmark cases, and shaping national road safety policies.
Architect of Modern Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
Contributions to Infrastructure Development
In 1999, Shri T Krishna Prasad, an Engineer and an MBA from IIMA, was specially selected by the then Chief Minister Shri Nara Chandra Babu Naidu to build infrastructure and also bring FDI into the State, as well. He was posted as ED Infrastructure Projects in APIIC.
He is responsible for the development of more than 17 mega Infrastructure projects under Public Private Partnership successfully, in record time. Some mentions;
HITEC City
Transformed Hyderabad into a global IT hub through world-class infrastructure and
Hyderabad International Airport
Conceptualised as a modern gateway connecting Andhra Pradesh & Telengana to the world.
Financial District
Developed as a premier destination for banking, finance, and corporate excellence.
Gangavaram Port
Spearheaded development of one of India’s deepest all-weather ports, boosting maritime trade.
Outer Ring Road, Hyderabad
Created a high-speed urban expressway to ease congestion and spur economic growth.
Pharma City, Vizag
Planned as a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing hub for global exports.
Hyderabad Convention Centre (HICC) & HITEX
Built to host international conventions, exhibitions, and business events.
Krishnapatnam Port
Enabled growth of a world-class port to strengthen India’s east coast trade network.
He also helped draft key policy frameworks, like:
Andhra Pradesh Infrastructure Development Act (APIDEA)
SEZ Act (2005)
AP Industrial & IT Policies (2000–05)
Author, Advisor & Policy Leader
Authored the book “Trafficking in Persons – Tip of the Iceberg” (Published by UN)
T. Krishna Prasad exposes the hidden scale and complexity of human trafficking, blending real-world case studies with policy insights, and offering actionable strategies for prevention, victim support, and systemic reform.
Drawing from decades of policing, the book reveals the human stories behind trafficking and offers actionable strategies to dismantle networks and protect vulnerable communities.
He also worked as an Advisor to:
- UN GCNI on Road Safety
- BPR&D, Ministry of Home Affairs
- Seva Bharathi & Hyderabad Management Association
Tenneti Krishna Prasad
Awards and Decorations
Honoured with the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service, the Indian Police Medal for Meritorious Service, and multiple national accolades, T. Krishna Prasad’s career is marked by unwavering excellence, integrity, and impactful public service.
President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service (PPM)
Indian Police Medal for Meritorious Service (IPM)
Antrik Suraksha Seva Medal
Twice named Meritorious Alumnus by IIM Ahmedabad
Driving Social Change, Empowering Communities
Social Transformation
MALUPU
A Movement for Marginalised Communities
In his tenure as CMD of Leather Industries Development Corporation (LIDCAP), Krishna Prasad launched Malupu, a revolutionary poverty alleviation program for Dalit leather artisans:
It’s supports:
- 1.6 lakh Madiga leather artisans trained under APS LIDCAP
- 25,000+ youth volunteers
- Over 1,000 MSMEs registered on Udyam
- Target: 1 lakh MSMEs generating ₹5,000 Cr turnover by 2025
Established 75 leather parks across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana over 5275 acres. Empowered generations with self-employment and dignity
KP FOUNDATION
Education, health, Women's empowerment and Childcare for the rural population of India
Founded by T. Krishna Prasad, the KP Foundation is dedicated to creating equitable opportunities for underserved communities across India. With a focus on girl child education, women’s empowerment, rural healthcare, and skill development, the foundation works at the grassroots level to bridge social and economic gaps.
It’s achievements:
- Adopted villages for girl child education and skilling
- Collaborated with AIF to donate 16,000 oxygen ventilators, and build 23 hospitals during COVID
- Conducted Digital Pathashala for 1.2 lakh SC/ST individuals
- Supports healthcare, childcare, and livelihood programs for marginalised communities.
- Promotes sustainable development aligned with UN SDG goals.
Through initiatives like village adoption, digital learning programs, and large-scale healthcare drives, the KP Foundation has transformed lives in rural and marginalised regions.
Yerravalli Village Adoption
A Rural Transformation Story
Driven by Gandhian ideals, he adopted Yerravalli village near Vikarabad:
- Achieved 100% school enrollment and 0% dropouts
- Donated bicycles to girl children and built classroom infrastructure
- Appointed English teachers, provided uniforms and books
- Introduced the RTC bus service and digital learning
- This grassroots model attracted attention from the United Nations, where he frequently speaks on CSR-SDG integration.
SkyDEEP
A Rural Transformation Story
SkyDEEP (Skill Development, Employment & Entrepreneurship Program) is a transformative initiative aimed at empowering youth, women, and marginalized communities in Bapatla. Through skill training, entrepreneurship support, and job opportunities, it strives to create a self-reliant and economically vibrant region while aligning with national and state missions for inclusive growth.
It achieves:
- Target to train 1,00,000 individuals and 25,000 new MSMEs in the coming years.
- From skill development to loans, business mentoring, and market linkages.
- Expected ₹3,400+ crore annual economic impact with over 75,000 jobs created.
- Focus on youth, women, and SC/ST/OBC communities in rural areas.
- Integrated with Skill India, Startup India, PM Vishwakarma, and CM’s “One Entrepreneur in Every Household.”
Skydeep build’s an Atmanirbhar Bapatla; where youth become creators, women become leaders, and villages become vibrant hubs of productivity and pride. SkyDEEP is your opportunity to be part of this transformation. Come, partner, support, and promote the future of rural India.
Transition to Politics
In 2024, driven by a deeper commitment to serve the nation, T. Krishna Prasad entered public life. He was elected as Member of Parliament from Bapatla (SC) constituency, bringing his values of integrity, inclusion, and innovation to national policymaking.
- Contesting for the first time Krishna Prasad Tenneti won the Bapatla (SC) Lok Sabha seat in the 2024 elections with a total of 2,08,031 votes.
