Dr. A. Vidya Sagar, IAS, is an administrator, poet, and short-story writer. He was born on 30 January 1956 in Arivemula, C.S. Puram mandal, Prakasam district. He earned an M.A. from Sri Venkateswara University and a Ph.D. in Economics from Andhra University, and pursued research at Jawaharlal Nehru University. A 1984-batch Indian Administrative Service officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre, he served as District Collector, Principal Secretary of Tribal Welfare, and in several other positions, and worked as Special Chief Secretary to the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

His writing turns on tribal life, the environment, identity, and the rights of marginalized communities. His principal works are Bhadrachalam Mannem Kathalu, Mamoshokade Vidiga Manaledu, Asalu Santhakam, Visakha Naa Visakha, Nagaranikochchi Naa Nagali, and Deegudu Kinda Addapenkulu (poetry collections), along with Sustainable Livelihoods (a research study). His doctoral thesis received a gold medal from Andhra University. The Delhi Telugu Academy, the Madras Telugu Academy, and Telugu University have honored him with awards for poetry and environmental awareness.