Narla Tata Rao
| Narla Tata Rao | |
|---|---|
| Born | sep 4, 1917 |
| Died |
April 7, 2007 (aged 90) Hyderabad, India |
| Residence | Hyderabad, India |
| Citizenship | India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Fields | Electrical Engineering |
| Notable awards |
Padma Shri Om Prakash Bhasin Award |
Narla Tata Rao (4 September 1917 - 7 April 2007) was a prominent person in the power sector of India and a former chairman of the Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Board.[1]
Personal
Tata Rao was bo rn on 4 September 1917 in Kowtharam in Krishna district. After early education in Andhra, he graduated in engineering from Banares Hindu University in 1941 and obtained MS in power systems engineering in the US.
Tata Rao built the Madhya Pradesh State Electricity Board from scratch in 1958. The late K.L. Rao appointed him as Member (Thermal) of the Central Water and Power Commission (CWPC) in 1972. However, Jalagam Vengala Rao spared no efforts to get Tata Rao to the State in August 1974. Tata Rao became synonymous with the energy sector in Andhra Pradesh. He increased the installed capacity of the State grid five-fold by conceiving giant generation projects like Vijayawada Thermal Station, Nagarjunasagar, Srisailam and Lower Sileru.
He formed a strong base for the State's electricity sector, which is now considered one of the best in the country. He won several awards at national and international levels, including `Padmasri'(1983).
Honour
- Honorary Member, Electrical Engineering Association and General Science Association, Sigma XI (USA)
- Padma Shri, Government of India.[2]
- Om Prakash Bhasin Award, Government of India
See also
Notes
- ↑ "Narla Tata Rao passes away". The Hindu. Hyderabad. 8 April 2007. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
- ↑ The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Narla Tata Rao passes away