Yogi government directs 24-hour power supply in rural areas as well
Preparations intensified to ensure smooth electricity supply during upcoming festivals, including Diwali and Chhath
Power supply provided against a demand of 22,540 MW on October 18; UPPCL continuously monitoring the situation
Maintenance work intensified across Purvanchal, Madhyanchal, Paschimanchal, Dakshinanchal and KESCO areas
Lucknow, October 2026 : Yogi government in Uttar Pradesh has stepped up preparations to ensure an uninterrupted power supply across the state during upcoming festivals, including Diwali and Chhath. As part of these arrangements, villages and cities across Uttar Pradesh will remain illuminated on Dussehra, October 20. Instructions have been issued to ensure 24-hour electricity supply in districts, tehsils and rural areas.
Government aims to maintain a smooth, reliable power supply across the state during the festive season. Teams of Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) are working to strengthen the electricity infrastructure across all five discom areas. Special attention is being given to maintenance of power lines and infrastructure, along with measures to prevent tripping and supply disruptions.
UPPCL Managing Director Nitish Kumar said preparations are underway to ensure uninterrupted power supply across villages, cities, municipal corporation areas, and municipalities. Departmental teams will remain active throughout the festive period to maintain a safe and reliable electricity supply.
Meanwhile, regular maintenance work is underway across all discom areas, including Purvanchal, Madhyanchal, Paschimanchal, and Dakshinanchal. UPPCL is trimming tree branches that come into contact with power lines to minimize supply disruptions and tripping during the festivals.
UPPCL is continuously monitoring the state's electricity supply to ensure that it meets demand. According to available data, it met an electricity demand of 22,540 MW on October 18. Earlier, it also met demand of 23,738 MW on October 17 and 23,372 MW on October 16.
According to departmental data, Uttar Pradesh has performed better than states such as Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh in meeting electricity demand.
Across Uttar Pradesh, power supply in rural and urban areas is being maintained beyond the prescribed rostering schedule. Yogi government is giving special attention to ensuring a smooth electricity supply during the festive season. Accordingly, it has prioritized monitoring supply in urban and rural areas, along with maintaining power lines and other equipment.
Electricity department teams are working continuously in various districts of Purvanchal. In Madhyanchal, the focus is on maintaining the power infrastructure, while maintenance of power lines and associated equipment is also underway in Paschimanchal and Dakshinanchal.
Departmental teams are monitoring the local electricity supply situation to ensure that consumers do not face inconvenience during the festive season. Necessary maintenance work, including trimming tree branches near power lines, is underway to reduce the risk of tripping and help maintain uninterrupted power supply.
