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.