Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conducted a high-level review of the state’s energy department at his official residence today. Stressing that electricity supply is no longer just a technical or administrative matter, the Chief Minister said it now represents public trust and the government’s commitment to transparency and good governance.
Highlighting the record power demand met in June 2025—peaking at 31,486 MW with 16,930 million units supplied—CM Yogi acknowledged the challenges posed by rising humidity and temperature. Despite these pressures, the state ensured an average power supply of 24 hours in urban areas, 21.5 hours in tehsil zones, and 18 hours in rural pockets.
CM Yogi firmly stated that tripping, overbilling, and unwarranted power cuts will not be tolerated under any circumstances. He directed immediate technical audits of feeders, enhancement of transformer capacity where needed, and timely resolution of public grievances.
The Chief Minister underscored that the state government has allocated a record budget to strengthen power generation, transmission, and distribution. “There is no shortage of resources. Accountability must be enforced at every level,” he said, instructing all DISCOM heads to take ownership of their supply status.
He emphasised the need for every consumer to receive a clear and accurate bill on time each month. Any complaints of inflated or false billing, he said, severely damage public confidence and must be eliminated. So far, 31 lakh consumers have been integrated with smart meters, with efforts underway to expand this to block levels.
CM Yogi also ordered a phased reduction in line losses and called for modernisation of the transmission and distribution network. The current state power generation capacity stands at 11,595 MW, with new projects like Ghatampur and Meja expected to push it beyond 16,000 MW in the next two years. He instructed strict monitoring to ensure these projects are completed on schedule.
In a significant move for the agricultural sector, CM Yogi directed swift separation of agricultural feeders and greater implementation of the PM-KUSUM scheme. He prioritised connecting tube wells to solar energy to offer farmers sustainable relief and reduce dependence on conventional power.
“The power system is not just about transformers and wires—it reflects public expectations and the government’s responsiveness. It is our duty to ensure that every citizen receives electricity in a fair, timely, and transparent manner,” the Chief Minister concluded.
