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Lucknow, May 24: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued instructions to ensure uninterrupted and quality electricity supply across the state amid severe heat and rising electricity demand. The Chief Minister said that continuous monitoring should be carried out at all levels so that common citizens, farmers, traders, and industries do not face any electricity crisis. He said, "During this challenging period of intense heat, the Energy Department should work with full sensitivity and promptness."
The Chief Minister was reviewing the power supply arrangements on Sunday in the presence of Energy Minister Arvind Kumar Sharma and Minister of State Kailash Singh Rajput along with officials of the Energy Department, Power Corporation, and all DISCOMs.
The Chief Minister directed officials to further strengthen the state’s electricity generation capacity and ensure uninterrupted electricity availability during the summer season. He said, "Keeping in view the rising power demand, maximum capacity utilisation of generation units should be ensured and technical efficiency and maintenance systems at all plants should be given top priority."
It was informed in the meeting that the total power generation capacity of Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited has increased to 13,388 megawatts.
This includes 9,120 megawatts capacity from thermal power plants such as Anpara, Obra, Harduaganj, Parichha, Jawaharpur, and Panki, while 526.4 megawatts capacity is available from hydroelectric projects. In addition, the state is receiving 3,742 megawatts capacity through joint ventures from the Meja, Ghatampur, and Khurja projects. It was also informed that compared to the year 2022, the installed capacity of the generation corporation has registered an increase of 86 per cent by the year 2026. Besides this, approximately 10 thousand megawatts of electricity is being generated from non-conventional energy options.
The Chief Minister, considering the increasing electricity demand in the state, directed officials to make the transmission network stronger, more modern, and more reliable. He stated, "The efficiency of the transmission system is extremely important for strengthening the electricity supply system."
The Chief Minister instructed officials to minimise any kind of technical disruptions during the summer season and ensure continuous monitoring of the transmission network.
It was informed in the meeting that Uttar Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation Limited is currently operating transmission lines extending over 60,858 circuit kilometres. A capacity of 2,05,632 MVA is available in the state through 715 substations. The availability of the transmission network has been recorded at 99.30 per cent, while transmission losses have reduced to 3.2 per cent.
The Chief Minister stated, "The power distribution system in the state should be made more accountable and consumer-centric. While directing that feeder-wise accountability be fixed, negligence at any level regarding transformer breakdowns, feeder disruptions, or complaint redressal would not be accepted."
The Chief Minister directed that rapid response systems should remain active at the field level despite conditions such as storms, strong winds, and extreme temperatures. It was informed in the meeting that due to storms on May 4, 7, and 15, 38 substations and 326 feeders in the state were affected, but repair and restoration work was carried out rapidly.
The Chief Minister also directed that proper approval from the competent authority be ensured before excavation at sites with underground cables so that the electricity system is not disrupted.
He described the reduction in transformer damage incidents as positive and directed officials to further improve the situation. It was informed in the meeting that compared to the year 2022-23, there has been a reduction of approximately 80 per cent in power transformer damage. In the year 2022-23, 429 power transformers were damaged, while in the year 2025-26 this number reduced to 87.
It was also informed that there has been a significant decline in the damage rate of distribution transformers with capacities above 100 KVA. While 39,177 large transformers were damaged in the year 2022-23, this number reduced to 20,292 in the year 2025-26. Officials stated that this improvement became possible due to the extensive installation of safety systems, timely repairs, and fixing accountability.
It was informed in the meeting that compared to the previous year, a significant increase in temperature has been recorded during April and May this year, due to which electricity demand in the state has continuously increased. Between April 15 and May 22, the average demand met increased from 501 million units per day to 561 million units per day, while the peak demand met rose from 29,831 megawatts to 30,339 megawatts. It was also informed that on May 20, 21, and 22, Uttar Pradesh ranked second among the states fulfilling the highest electricity demand in the country.
He directed officials to ensure electricity availability in accordance with rising demand through power purchase and supply management from all possible sources. It was informed in the meeting that from May 15 onwards, electricity availability was affected in various power plants due to different reasons. Despite this, Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation has established a power banking arrangement with 12 states.
The Chief Minister laid special emphasis on a long-term energy strategy keeping future demand in view. It was informed in the meeting that between the years 2015 and 2026, the state has tied up a total electricity capacity of 32,305 megawatts, of which nearly 62 per cent capacity has been added during the last 3 years. Work is being carried out to provide an additional capacity of 10,719 megawatts by the year 2029 to meet future demand, which includes wind, battery energy storage, pumped hydro, and hybrid energy projects.
The Chief Minister emphasised making consumer services more technology-based and transparent. It was informed in the meeting that a new integrated 1912 call centre system has been implemented since November 2025. The system is being operated with call load balancing from centres in Lucknow and Noida. Under the new system, call handling capacity has been increased from 75 thousand to 90 thousand per day.
He directed Energy Minister Arvind Kumar Sharma and Minister of State Kailash Singh Rajput to physically inspect the helpline call centres and review the arrangements.
The Chief Minister instructed officials that in case of disruption in electricity supply, timely and accurate information should be provided to the public. Merely registering complaints is not sufficient, but consumers should also be clearly informed about when the issue will be resolved.
He said, communication and transparency would strengthen consumer confidence and increase sensitivity towards complaints. The smart meter system should be made consumer-friendly.
It was informed in the meeting that 89.23 lakh smart meters have been installed in the state so far. As per the directions of the state government, all smart prepaid meter consumers have been converted into the earlier postpaid system. From June 2026, bills for smart meter consumers will be issued on a postpaid basis between the 1st and 10th of every month. Consumers will receive bills through SMS, WhatsApp, and email.
In addition, special camps are being organised across the state from May 15 to June 30 for the resolution of smart meter-related complaints. The Chief Minister said there is a need to further improve billing and collection efficiency and directed officials to ensure timely and accurate bills for consumers.
The Chief Minister stated, "Electricity supply is not merely a technical subject, but is connected to the lives of common citizens, irrigation for farmers, commercial activities, and industrial development."
He directed that regular monitoring of field officers should be carried out, prompt redressal of complaints ensured, and strict action taken against negligence at any level.
He further said that ensuring adequate electricity supply to the people of the state during the summer season is among the highest priorities of the state government and all DISCOMs will work together to achieve this.