Sri His excellency the Hon'ble President of India and Hon'ble Union Minister for Power have awarded Gold shields and certificates to Chief Engineer/RTPP Sri.Purnachandra Rao, for outstanding performance for 4 consecutive years from 2000-01 to 2003-04 in a function held in New Delhi on 24.8.2004.

RTPP, established near Muddanuru in Kadapa District, comprises of 2 units of 210MW each. The Units I & II were commissioned on 31-03-1994 & 25-02-1995 respectively at a cost of Rs. 855 Cr. Since commissioning, the Station is performing exceptionally well. It stood first among all Power Stations in the Country during 1998-99, 2000-01 & 2002-03 and second during 1999-2000 & 2001-02. During 2003-04, it once again secured FIRST position. During the last 5 years, its PLF has been more than 90% at an average of 93.8%.

The station has been the recipient of Meritorious Awards instituted by the Government of India. It has received Meritorious Productivity Awards for 6 consecutive years. It has also got the Incentive Award for 7 consecutive years. It has bagged Gold Medals for 5 consecutive years. With its exceptional performance during 2003-04, it has qualified to receive 6th Gold Medal and 7th Meritorious Productivity Award in a row.