​UPPCL chief orders safety steps amid rising power demand

Lucknow: Additional chief secretary, energy, and chairman of Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL), Ashish Kumar Goel, has directed discoms to follow maintenance and safety standards to prevent electrical accidents and ensure uninterrupted electricity supply across the state.During a review meeting of power distribution utilities, Goel warned that officials found negligent in restoring power and carrying out maintenance work in areas affected by storms and strong winds would face disciplinary action. While appreciating the efforts of many field teams, he emphasized that any lapse in service restoration would not be tolerated.He said that sufficient electrical material is available throughout the state and executive engineers have been given both financial resources and authority to procure additional materials locally whenever required. He stressed that disruptions caused by natural disasters or technical faults must be resolved quickly.​UP sets new power supply record as demand touches 31,824 MWUttar Pradesh has recorded its highest ever electricity supply, meeting a peak demand of 31,824 MW in May 2026, according to official data released by the state govt. The figures show a significant rise from 13,003 MW supplied in 2014-15 and 16,110 MW in 2016-17.The govt said electricity is currently being supplied for nearly 24 hours in district headquarters and urban areas, while rural areas are receiving between 22 and 22.5 hours of power supply daily. Under the official supply schedule, rural areas are entitled to 18 hours of electricity.Data cited by the govt shows that before 2017, average power supply stood at about 17 hours in district headquarters, 12 hours in tehsil headquarters, and 11 hours in rural areas.The state has also expanded its power generation capacity. Installed capacity increased from 4,839 MW in March 2014 to 9,120 MW by March 31, 2026. Officials said investments in generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure have helped meet rising demand during the ongoing summer season.