This document provides an introduction to data structures presented by Prof. K. Adisesha. It defines data structures as representations of logical relationships between data elements that consider both the elements and their relationships. Data structures affect both structural and functional aspects of programs. They are classified as primitive or non-primitive, with primitive structures operated on directly by machine instructions and non-primitive structures derived from primitive ones. Linear data structures like stacks and queues have elements in sequence, while non-linear structures like trees and graphs have hierarchical or parent-child relationships. Common operations on data structures include traversal, insertion, selection, searching, sorting, merging, and deletion. Arrays are also discussed in detail as a fundamental data structure.