UPPCL Chairman Ranvir Prasad Directs Officials To Ensure Uninterrupted Power Supply Without Scheduled Cuts
Lucknow: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the state government is gearing up to ensure uninterrupted 24-hour power supply during Chhath Puja, following similar arrangements for Diwali. The Yogi government’s priority is to ensure smooth, safe and reliable electricity supply to consumers in both rural and urban areas throughout the festival. Accordingly, the Uttar Pradesh…
Lucknow: As Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath prepares for Chhath Puja, the state aims to guarantee uninterrupted 24-hour electricity supply, continuing the commitment seen during Diwali. To achieve this, the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) is under strict supervision. UPPCL Chairman Ranvir Prasad has mandated that power distribution companies, chief engineers, and other key personnel must ensure uninterrupted power supply without any scheduled interruptions.
He has emphasized the importance of promptly addressing any local disruptions, securing necessary repair teams, transformers, and essential materials. Prasad has also ordered routine patrols, continuous monitoring of transformer and feeder loads, and immediate repairs of loose wires and tilting electricity poles to avert any incidents at Chhath Puja sites.
Simultaneously, departmental teams are carrying out maintenance work across all districts, including Purvanchal, Madhyanchal, and Paschimanchal, to bolster the overall power supply system. Regular inspections of electrical lines, transformers, and equipment are being conducted to prevent potential technical issues. Night-time maintenance is ongoing to further strengthen the distribution network.
The government acknowledges the vital role of field-level electricity staff in maintaining safe and continuous power supply. Departments are working diligently, from maintaining power lines to resolving consumer complaints. Additionally, various initiatives are being expedited under the Renewable Distributed Storage System (RDSS) to modernize and reinforce the state's power infrastructure, with the goal of developing a robust and reliable power network throughout the entire region.
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