ML Nithyashree is a Scientist at Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)–Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi.

She graduated from the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, and holds a Master degree in Agricultural Economics from Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar. She earlier worked with ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad, and as a Scientist. Her research interests include Agricultural Development and Policy.