Prasanna Sree was born in 1964 in a Telugu-speaking family but discovered her own tribal roots later in life.

[5][6] Recognizing the threat of extinction faced by many tribal languages, Prasanna Sree dedicated her career to their documentation and revitalization.

She spent years living and working with various tribal communities across Andhra Pradesh, meticulously studying their languages and cultural practices.

Sree has created writing systems for the Kupia, Koya, Porja, Jatapu, Konda-dora, Gadaba, Kolam, Gondi, Kotia, Savara, Kurru, Sugali, Língua Goudu [pt], Mukhadhora, and Rana languages.

[1][7] She received the Nari Shakti Puraskar on International Women’s Day 2022 from President Ram Nath Kovind.