Career
Tata Rao was bo rn on 4 September 1917 in Kowtharam in Krishna district. 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.
Honorary Member, Electrical Engineering Association and General Science Association, Sigma XI (United States of America)
Padma Shri, Government of India. Om Prakash Bhasin Award, Government of India.