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'''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]]
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'''Myneni Hariprasada Rao''', ([[Edlalanka]], 21 July 1927 – 5 April 2016) was a retired Director of the Nuclear Power Board (now known as NPCL) of the [[Department of Atomic Energy|DAE]], [[Mumbai]], India. He served for many years as a member of Southern, Western and Northern Indian Regional electricity boards.

Rao was considered as the architect of the [[Madras Atomic Power Station]] (MAPS) and its first project director.<ref>{{cite web |title=Myneni Hari Prasad Rao, Architect of Madras Atomic Power Station, died |date=6 April 2016 |url=https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/myneni-hari-prasad-rao-architect-of-madras-atomic-power-station-died-1459912037-1 |publisher=Jagran Josh |access-date=8 March 2020}}</ref>


==Biography==
==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.
Rao had a master's degree in [[Power engineering|Power Systems Engineering]] from the [[Illinois Institute of Technology]].


==Awards==
==Awards==
During his career, MHP Rao has received several awards, including the [[Padma Shri Awards (1980-1989)|Padma Shri]] (1984) and the Sanjay Gandhi for contribution in Science and Technology (1983).
During his career, MHP Rao received several awards, including the [[Padma Shri Awards (1980-1989)|Padma Shri]] (1984) and the [[Sanjay Gandhi]] Award for contribution in Science and Technology (1983).


==Social Service==
==Social service==
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Through his YEMKAY trust, he has conducted free [[Homeopathy]] clinics in [[Avanigadda]], [[Edlalanka]], [[Mynenivaripalem]], [[Challapalli]], [[repalle]] and [[Gudivada]].
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. [http://apfloods.sharwanand.com/ Flood relief efforts] under his direction are underway to restore proper drinking water and medicines to the villagers
The recent spate of floods from the [[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==
==References==
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*[http://www.hindu.com/2008/07/24/stories/2008072457091200.htm Madras Atomic Power Station marks silver jubilee]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080729095139/http://www.hindu.com/2008/07/24/stories/2008072457091200.htm Madras Atomic Power Station marks silver jubilee]
* http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2002/02/07/stories/2002020700590200.htm
* http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/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.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
* http://www.udayavani.com/showstory.asp?news=0&contentid=635590&lang=1


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Myneni Hariprasada Rao, (Edlalanka, 21 July 1927 – 5 April 2016) was a retired Director of the Nuclear Power Board (now known as NPCL) of the DAE, Mumbai, India. He served for many years as a member of Southern, Western and Northern Indian Regional electricity boards.

Rao was considered as the architect of the Madras Atomic Power Station (MAPS) and its first project director.[1]

Biography

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Rao had a master's degree in Power Systems Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology.

Awards

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

Social service

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

The recent spate of floods from the 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

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  1. ^ "Myneni Hari Prasad Rao, Architect of Madras Atomic Power Station, died". Jagran Josh. 6 April 2016. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
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