What is dr. narla tatarao thermal power station vijayawada andhra pradesh?

Dr. Narla Tatarao Thermal Power Station is a coal-fired power plant located in Ibrahimpatnam near Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh, India. The power plant consists of six units with a combined capacity of 1,760 MW. It is operated by the Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation (APGENCO). The plant was commissioned in stages between 1979 and 1985. The power plant has its own captive coal mines and water source, which reduces its dependence on external sources. The station provides power to the southern grid of India, serving the states of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Puducherry. The thermal power station has won several national and international awards for its efficiency and performance.