Myneni Hariprasada Rao

Myneni Hariprasada Rao, aka MHP Rao, born on 21 July 1927 in Edlalanka village near Avanigadda, is a retired Director of the Nuclear Power Board (now known as NPCL) of DAE, Mumbai, India. He has served for many years as a member of Southern, Western and Northern Indian Regional electricity boards. He is praised by many as "The Father" or "Architect" of Madras Atomic Power Station

Biography

MHP Rao has a master's degree in Power Systems Engineering from Illinois Institute of technology. He has authored many articles and research papers.

Awards

During his career, MHP Rao has received several awards, including the Padma Shri (1984) and the Sanjay Gandhi for contribution in Science and Technology (1983).

Social Service

Through his YEMKAY trust, he has conducted free Homeopathy clinics in Avanigadda, Edlalanka, Mynenivaripalem, Challapalli, repalle and Gudivada.

The recent spate of floods in Krishna river has left the village of Edlalanka submerged. Flood relief efforts under his direction are underway to restore proper drinking water and medicines to the villagers

References

• Madras Atomic Power Station marks silver jubilee
• http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2002/02/07/stories/2002020700590200.htm
• http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/uncategorized/as-n-deal-moves-forward-scientists-walk-down-nostalgia-lane-lead_10075328.html
• http://www.udayavani.com/showstory.asp?news=0&contentid=635590&lang=1

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