Lucknow | In a high-level review meeting, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath issued a strong directive to energy department officials, making it clear that issues like power tripping, overbilling, and unwarranted outages will no longer be tolerated in the state. “Electricity is no longer just a service—it’s a symbol of public trust and the government’s sensitivity,” the CM said, urging swift and structural reforms.
The meeting, convened at the Chief Minister’s official residence, focused on ground-level realities of electricity supply across the state. Reviewing the performance of all DISCOMs, CM Yogi demanded complete accountability and directed each managing director to submit detailed reports on the power supply status in their respective regions.
Officials informed the CM that in June 2025, Uttar Pradesh successfully met a record power demand of 31,486 MW, supplying 16,930 million units despite extreme humidity and temperature spikes. The state ensured an average 24-hour supply in urban areas, 21.5 hours in tehsils, and 18 hours in rural areas during this high-demand period.
Expressing displeasure over persistent tripping complaints, CM Yogi directed urgent technical audits of all feeders, with weak spots to be identified and rectified immediately. He also called for enhanced transformer capacities in high-load areas to prevent overloading and insisted on timely resolution of consumer complaints from the field.
“There is no shortage of funds, electricity, or resources. The government has allocated a record budget for strengthening power generation, transmission, and distribution. Any negligence, therefore, will invite strict action,” he warned.
Focusing on billing efficiency, CM Yogi said, “Every consumer must receive an accurate and timely bill. Complaints of false or inflated billing hurt public trust and tarnish the department’s image.” He was informed that 31 lakh consumers have already been brought under smart metering, with efforts underway to expand this to the block level.
To address energy losses, the CM directed all DISCOMs to develop clear strategies to bring down technical and commercial losses (line loss) in a phased manner. He also instructed that the transmission and distribution infrastructure be modernised wherever needed.
On the power generation front, officials stated that the state’s current installed capacity is 11,595 MW, which includes thermal, hydro, renewable, and central government-supported projects. With new plants at Ghatampur, Meja, Khurja, and Panki nearing completion, this capacity is expected to surpass 16,000 MW in the next two years. The CM stressed the need for constant monitoring to ensure timely completion of these projects.
In a major push for the agricultural sector, CM Yogi instructed that the separation of agricultural feeders be expedited and all tube wells be linked with solar energy under the PM-KUSUM scheme. “Reducing reliance on conventional power will offer long-term relief to farmers,” he added.
Concluding the review, CM Yogi reminded officials that power infrastructure is not just about transformers and wiring. “It is a mirror of public expectations and our administrative commitment. Every citizen must feel assured that they are receiving uninterrupted and equitable power,” he said.
