Ensure uninterrupted power supply across UP amid extreme heat: CM Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed officials to ensure an uninterrupted, quality electricity supply across the state amid severe heat and surging 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.”

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The Chief Minister reviewed the power supply arrangements on Sunday with Energy Minister Arvind Kumar Sharma and Minister of State Kailash Singh Rajput. Senior officials from the Energy Department, Power Corporation, and DISCOMs were also present at the meeting.

The Chief Minister directed officials to strengthen the state’s electricity generation capacity and ensure uninterrupted power availability during the summer season. “In view of the rising power demand, maximum capacity utilisation of the generating units should be ensured, besides giving top priority to technical efficiency and maintenance systems at these plants,” he added.

Officials informed the Chief Minister that the total power generation capacity of Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited has surged to 13,388 megawatts (MW).

This includes 9,120 megawatts from thermal power plants, including Anpara, Obra, Harduaganj, Parichha, Jawaharpur, and Panki, and 526.4 megawatts from hydroelectric projects. Additionally, the state receives 3,742 megawatts through joint ventures via the Meja, Ghatampur, and Khurja projects. Officials noted that the generation corporation’s installed capacity has jumped 86 per cent in 2026 compared to 2022. Besides, approximately 10,000 megawatts of electricity is being generated from non-conventional energy sources.

In view of the rising electricity demand across the state, the Chief Minister directed officials to make the transmission network stronger, more modern, and more reliable. He said, “The efficiency of the transmission system is crucial to strengthening the electricity supply system.”

The Chief Minister instructed officials to minimise technical disruptions during the summer season and ensure continuous monitoring of the transmission network.

Officials also informed the CM that the 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 across the state through 715 substations. Notably, the availability of the transmission network has been recorded at 99.30 per cent, while transmission losses have dropped to 3.2 per cent.

The Chief Minister said, “The power distribution system in the state should be made more accountable and consumer-centric. While directing that feeder-wise accountability be fixed, the 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 approval from competent authorities must be taken before excavation at sites near underground cables to prevent power disruptions.

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 attributed this improvement to the extensive installation of safety systems, timely repairs, and strict 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.

The CM 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 to secure the state’s future demand. Officials noted that between 2015 and 2026, the state tied up a total electricity capacity of 32,305 megawatts, with nearly 62 per cent of it added over the last three years. Work is underway to provide an additional 10,719 megawatts by 2029 to meet future demand through 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.

The CM 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 also instructed officials that in case of disruptions 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 that 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 post-paid 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.

Special camps are also being organised across the state from May 15 to June 30 to resolve 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 said, “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 must work together to achieve this.