Yogi government takes strict action over negligence, two power officials suspended, disciplinary action against two others

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s government in full action mode over power supply arrangements

No negligence at any level regarding power supply will be tolerated: Energy Minister

Instructions issued to keep power system smooth during extreme heat, accountability fixed

Lucknow, May 2026 : Amid severe heat in the state, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s government is seen fully in action mode regarding power supply arrangements. Despite the continuously rising electricity demand in the state, the Yogi government is taking strict decisions to ensure uninterrupted power supply to the public.

The Chief Minister has clearly directed that no kind of negligence in the power system will be tolerated during this difficult summer period. Following these directions, strict action has been taken against officials of the power department found negligent in their work.

Executive Engineer Yogesh Kumar (SAP ID 11008086), posted in Meerut, has been suspended with immediate effect for negligence in departmental work. Similarly, Executive Engineer Rahul (SAP ID 15000544), posted in Ghaziabad, has also been suspended with immediate effect after serious negligence in duties was found against him.

Prima facie inquiry found that Executive Engineer Rahul, posted in Electricity Distribution Division-II, Ghaziabad, showed serious laxity in discharging departmental responsibilities, following which disciplinary action was taken against him.

In addition, Superintending Engineer Ramanand (SAP ID 11007398), posted in Ghaziabad, has been given a special adverse entry for not taking interest in departmental work and not showing the expected level of activeness.

Chief Engineer (Transmission) West Meerut Satyendra Singh and Chief Engineer Agra Shailesh Gupta have also been issued warnings for negligence in work.

On this occasion, Energy Minister Arvind Kumar Sharma said, “The state government is fully committed to providing uninterrupted and quality power supply to the public. No negligence or indifference at any level regarding the power system during the summer season will be tolerated.”

Minister Sharma directed officials to give top priority to power supply, complaint redressal, and field monitoring so that the public does not face any inconvenience.

Uninterrupted power supply across the state even amid severe heat, smooth operations ensured through strict monitoring by Yogi government

UPPCL Chairman reviewed power supply arrangements across the state

Instructions issued to ensure 18-hour power supply in rural areas and 24-hour supply in cities

Special vigilance directed for better electricity supply in view of severe heat

Directions given to conduct checking drives in areas witnessing sudden load increase during night hours

Instructions issued for quick resolution of complaints received on helpline number 1912

Senior officials also deployed for monitoring arrangements till late night

Amid the intense heatwave in Uttar Pradesh, the Yogi government is working with full seriousness and sensitivity to ensure uninterrupted power supply to people as per the fixed schedule. On the instructions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Energy Department is continuously monitoring the power supply system, providing major relief to people during the harsh summer season.

In this regard, Additional Chief Secretary (Energy) and Chairman of Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation, Dr. Ashish Goyal, conducted a detailed review of the state’s electricity supply arrangements through video conferencing.

Through video conferencing, he sought detailed information regarding power supply from Managing Directors to Executive Engineers of all DISCOMs and issued necessary directions.

The UPPCL Chairman also reviewed the power supply situation with Chief Engineers of Noida, Lucknow, Ghaziabad, Bulandshahr, Bijnor, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur, Moradabad, Rampur, Mathura, Firozabad, Jhansi, Bareilly, Unnao, Varanasi, Ayodhya, Gorakhpur, Deoria and Kanpur (KESCO).

Dr. Ashish Kumar Goyal said during the meeting, “People are badly affected by the severe heat and smooth power supply is extremely important in such weather conditions.”

He directed that all areas should receive electricity as per the fixed schedule and all officers and employees must remain especially alert in their respective areas. Patrolling should be carried out at substations and sensitive locations.

He also directed identification of areas where sudden increase in load during night hours puts extra pressure on transformers and lines, and ordered checking drives with vigilance teams in such places.

During the meeting, the UPPCL Chairman also reviewed transformer damage, tripping and availability of materials. Chief Engineers informed that efforts are being made to ensure 18-hour power supply in rural areas and 24-hour supply in urban areas as per schedule. Night duty has been assigned at all substations and senior officials are monitoring arrangements till late night. Adequate manpower and materials are available for maintenance work.

Chairman Dr. Goyal directed that regular inspection of lines, substations and transformers should continue. Complaints received on helpline number 1912 should be resolved quickly. Applications received on the Jhatpat Portal for new electricity connections should also be disposed of promptly.

Chief Engineers informed that compared to previous years, improvement has been seen in reducing tripping and restoring supply faster. Efforts are also being made with vigilance teams to prevent power theft in areas witnessing sudden load increase at night, which has helped reduce load and electrical faults in several places.

Dr. Goyal further directed that deployment of officers at sensitive stations should be increased and relay settings should be corrected. Test division personnel should work in campaign mode for this purpose. Better coordination with the transmission department should be maintained and the Director Distribution should regularly review the same.

He also instructed that normal shutdowns should be avoided during the heatwave and any issues like transformer damage, snapped wires or tripping should be resolved without delay. Transmission and distribution officials should work in coordination so that electricity supply is not disrupted due to transmission issues.

Dr. Goyal also instructed officials to remain present in their respective work areas and maintain good public communication. He directed formation of WhatsApp groups involving public representatives, media persons, consumers and social workers so that important updates related to power supply can be shared regularly. Special vigilance should be maintained in areas facing frequent power disruptions. Senior officials should personally visit such sensitive locations, understand the issues and ensure their resolution while also informing consumers through communication channels.

The UPPCL Chairman said officers and employees associated with electricity distribution work should provide correct information to consumers regarding power disruptions and supply. He warned that action would be taken against anyone whose negligence affects electricity supply.

Managing Director of Power Corporation, Nitish Kumar, also addressed the meeting. He reviewed revenue collection, progress of the business plan and the upcoming action plan, and directed officials to speed up the work.