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Mahakumbh: UPPCL promises uninterrupted power
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Mahakumbh: UPPCL promises uninterrupted power

Hindustan Times  

Prayagraj is gearing up for a grand spectacle of faith and culture with Mahakumbh 2025 just around the corner. For representation only To ensure uninterrupted power supply for millions of devotees there during the 45-day mega cultural event, the UP Power Corporation Ltd, a distribution entity owned by the UP government, has undertaken massive infrastructure upgrades, including the construction of …

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UP government presents 2nd supplementary budget of RS 17865.72 crore
3 weeks, 2 days ago

UP government presents 2nd supplementary budget of RS 17865.72 crore

Hindustan Times  

[email protected] Finance Minister Suresh Khanna presenting a supplementary budget The UP government on Tuesday presented its second supplementary budget of ₹17865.72 crore for 2024-2025, including additional provisions for sprucing up the energy sector, making Prayagraj Mahakumbh secure and magnificent, creating development infrastructure, providing additional funds for maintenance of cows and ensuring the sanctity of examinations. The size of the second …

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47-day OTS for power bill defaulters in U.P. from Dec 15
3 weeks, 6 days ago

47-day OTS for power bill defaulters in U.P. from Dec 15

Hindustan Times  

The “One-Time Settlement Scheme 2024-25” announced by the UP Power Corporation Ltd last month to benefit power consumers across the state will be come into effect from Sunday. Registration can be done at nearby division offices, customer service centres or online at www.uppcl.org. “The scheme, aims at offering relief on interest payable on delayed electricity payments, will run for 47 …

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‘Privatisation of discoms will lead to layoffs, staff reversion, higher rates’
1 month ago

‘Privatisation of discoms will lead to layoffs, staff reversion, higher rates’

Hindustan Times  

The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd’s recent proposal to privatise its two most loss-making discoms — Dakshinanchal and Purvanchal — has evoked sharp reactions from employees’ unions that have launched agitations, demanding a rollback of the plan, while both sides present strong arguments. Shailendra Dubey, chairman of the All-India Power Engineers’ Federation and convenor of the UP Sanyukta Sangharsh Samiti, …

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Proposed privatisation: Power men in U.P. to wear black armbands in protest
1 month ago

Proposed privatisation: Power men in U.P. to wear black armbands in protest

Hindustan Times  

Electricity department employees, including engineers, across Uttar Pradesh will wear black armbands on Tuesday in protest against the proposed privatisation of two power distribution companies, demanding a thorough review of the privatisation experiments in Agra and Greater Noida before implementing similar measures elsewhere. Power employees are demanding a thorough review of the privatisation experiments in Agra and Greater Noida before …

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No plan to privatise any other discom, says UPPCL chairman
1 month, 1 week ago

No plan to privatise any other discom, says UPPCL chairman

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW UP Power Corporation Limited chairman Ashish Kumar Goel on Tuesday clarified that there were no plans for private participation-based reforms in Madhyanchal, Paschimanchal or Kesco discoms, contrary to rumours. The corporation had earlier proposed restructuring its power network by splitting the Purvanchal discom into three entities and the Dakshinanchal discom into two. During a review meeting here, Goel reiterated …

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Why U.P.’s latest privatisation bid has a brighter chance of success
1 month, 1 week ago

Why U.P.’s latest privatisation bid has a brighter chance of success

Hindustan Times  

After several failed attempts in over the last one decade, the Uttar Pradesh government is making a renewed push to privatise its ‘loss-making’ power distribution companies. This time, however, the plan, it is believed, is more likely to succeed—not just due to strategic reform proposals, but also because senior trade union leaders, a major source of resistance, are constrained by …

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Privatisation move by UPPCL: ‘Corp misleading on move, employee terms; 68,000 jobs at risk’
1 month, 1 week ago

Privatisation move by UPPCL: ‘Corp misleading on move, employee terms; 68,000 jobs at risk’

Hindustan Times  

The Vidyut Karmachari Sanyukt Sangharsh Samiti has accused the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited management of spreading false information regarding privatisation. The body also criticised the management for claiming that the privatisation of Varanasi and Agra Discoms was based on draft bidding documents issued by the central government in September 2020, which had not been finalised. The body expressed concerns …

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UP Power Sector: Plans Underway To Privatise Loss-Making Electricity Distribution Companies
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UP Power Sector: Plans Underway To Privatise Loss-Making Electricity Distribution Companies

ABP News  

UP Electricity Privatisation News: The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited is preparing to privatise electricity distribution in the state, aiming to address the persistent financial losses faced by its power distribution companies. The decision was finalised during a high-level meeting held on Monday, which included UPPCL Chairman and the Managing Directors of the state's distribution companies. The objective is to …

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Noida residents to face major power outage today in THESE areas | Check all affected areas
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Noida residents to face major power outage today in THESE areas | Check all affected areas

India TV News  

Residents in several key sectors of Noida are set to experience a 14-hour power outage on Saturday, November 16, as critical maintenance work is scheduled at a key substation. Harish Bansal, Chief Engineer of Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited Noida, explained that the work is part of broader efforts to enhance the reliability of Noida’s power infrastructure. The outage, scheduled …

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GST Exemption on 16 Power Services in UP: A Boon for Consumers
2 months, 1 week ago

GST Exemption on 16 Power Services in UP: A Boon for Consumers

Hindustan Times  

Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has issued new guidelines regarding GST applicability on several billing system services. 17 power services will now attract no GST, including disconnection and reconnection charges, processing fees for load changes and connection modifications, meter testing and replacement services, installation and removal charges for temporary connections, service line charges including labor and overhead costs. Additionally, …

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UPPCL to bolster power supply, revenue with ring main units
4 months, 1 week ago

UPPCL to bolster power supply, revenue with ring main units

Hindustan Times  

In a move aimed at ensuring consistent power supply and boosting revenue, the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited has decided to install ring main units across feeders that serve commercial and industrial zones, particularly those generating high revenue. “UPPCL’s current focus is on installing RMUs in urban feeders with high industrial loads and areas where per-unit revenue recovery is greater …

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UPPCL to train personnel to introduce e-office system
4 months, 1 week ago

UPPCL to train personnel to introduce e-office system

Hindustan Times  

In a move aimed at improving consumer services and operational efficiency, the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited will soon roll out an enhanced training programme for its personnel. The programme will cover key areas including cybersecurity, e-office, consumer services, and power theft prevention. The Sarojini Nagar-based Electricity Training Institute has been tasked with developing this comprehensive programme, which will cover …

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UPPCL to launch state-wide campaign to combat electricity theft
4 months, 2 weeks ago

UPPCL to launch state-wide campaign to combat electricity theft

Hindustan Times  

The UP Power Corporation Ltd will launch a state-wide campaign to curb electricity theft after identifying feeders with significant losses, aiming to reduce losses and improve its financial health. For Representation Only Corporation chairman Ashish Kumar Goyel issued directions to the officials in a meeting here on Tuesday. “Identify feeder-wise areas with a higher likelihood of theft and launch a …

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UPPCL to set up battery energy storage systems
4 months, 2 weeks ago

UPPCL to set up battery energy storage systems

Hindustan Times  

The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd is advancing its energy infrastructure by introducing large-scale battery energy storage systems to enhance the management of renewable power. According to the UPPCL bid document, “The UPPCL has decided to utilise energy storage systems on ‘On-Demand’ basis, suited to its requirements during the peak and off-peak hours.” The document further specifies, “UPPCL hereby wishes …

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Rising revenue gap: Over 40% of power UPPCL sold till June remains unpaid
5 months ago

Rising revenue gap: Over 40% of power UPPCL sold till June remains unpaid

Hindustan Times  

Despite all efforts, the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited has been unable to curb escalating commercial and technical losses even as it seeks a tariff hike from the regulator to address the around- ₹12,000-crore revenue gap for the current financial year. For representation only According to the Corporation’s own data, these losses have surged by approximately 7% as of June …

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UPPCL engineers address supply grievances received via 1912 helpline
5 months, 1 week ago

UPPCL engineers address supply grievances received via 1912 helpline

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW:Amid an increasing number of electricity supply disruptions largely due to rains in various parts of the state, power engineers on Saturday exclusively reviewed and redressed complaints received on the 1912 helpline. For representation only “Following instructions from UPPCL chairman Ashish Goyel on Friday, executive engineers and sub-divisional officers reviewed supply-related complaints and other issues received on the 1912 helpline …

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UPPCL revenue recovery takes a hit despite sale of 24% more energy
5 months, 2 weeks ago

UPPCL revenue recovery takes a hit despite sale of 24% more energy

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow: Amid its ongoing financial struggles, Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited has flagged 37 of its 40 zones where the revenue recovery rate per unit decreased since the last year despite it selling 24% more energy to users during the same period. Kanpur’s KESCO showed a decline of 84 paise per unit, the highest of all discoms in the state …

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UPERC clears decks for UPPCL to purchase 450 MW wind power
7 months, 1 week ago

UPERC clears decks for UPPCL to purchase 450 MW wind power

Hindustan Times  

[email protected] It may be noted that the Union Ministry of Power has increased the renewable power obligation for discoms from 15% in 2023-24 to 29.91% in 2024-25. LUCKNOW: In line with its renewable power obligation to gradually increase the supply of renewable energy to consumers in the state, reaching 21,500 MW by 2031-32, UP Power Corporation Ltd will purchase 450 …

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Power crisis: Inform public reps, media about reasons for disruption, UPPCL chief tells officials
7 months, 1 week ago

Power crisis: Inform public reps, media about reasons for disruption, UPPCL chief tells officials

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow: Taking a serious note of media reports about many localities in Lucknow battling power crisis these days, UP Power Corporation Ltd chairman Ashish Kumar Goel on Thursday convened a high-level meeting issuing a slew of directives to officials. The chairman directed that damaged transformers should be replaced as soon as possible UPPCL managing director Pankaj Kumar, director, distribution, GD …

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U.P. power demand soars beyond projection amid sizzling May heat
7 months, 1 week ago

U.P. power demand soars beyond projection amid sizzling May heat

Hindustan Times  

With sizzling temperatures prevailing across several states, the demand for electricity is setting new records in Uttar Pradesh in May, even as the maximum peak demand is expected in August-September. UP power demand hits record high amid devastating heat On Tuesday, the power demand reached 29,261 MW, surpassing the previous record of 29,147 MW set on May 24. Last year’s …

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Power demand rises along with mercury: UPPCL chief asks officials to avoid shutdowns till June 2
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Power demand rises along with mercury: UPPCL chief asks officials to avoid shutdowns till June 2

Hindustan Times  

UP Power Corporation Ltd chairman Ashish Kumar Goel directed officials to review electricity supply in the state, on Friday. For representation only According to him adequate arrangements for resources, including availability of sufficient gangs, trailers, transformers, etc., are being made to rectify local faults in the shortest possible time and normalise the electricity supply. In the history of the Power …

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UPPCL orders feeder-wise patrolling to improve power supply in Lucknow
8 months ago

UPPCL orders feeder-wise patrolling to improve power supply in Lucknow

Hindustan Times  

UP Power Corporation Ltd chairman Ashish Kumar Goya in a meeting on Wednesday issued directives to all officers and employees under Lucknow Electricity Supply Administration to conduct feeder-wise patrolling for the upcoming three days to improve the electricity supply and infrastructure in the state capital. For Representation Only The patrolling will involve thorough checking of all electrical lines and equipment …

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Operationalise consumer grievance forums in 4 months: UPERC to UPPCL
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Operationalise consumer grievance forums in 4 months: UPERC to UPPCL

Hindustan Times  

The UP Electricity Regulatory Commission has taken a serious view of the defunct Consumer Grievance Redress Forums across Uttar Pradesh and directed the power department bosses to act promptly to operationalise all these bodies which were set up to give relief to power consumers. Operationalise consumer grievance forums in 4 months: UPERC to UPPCL “The Commission directs that all efforts …

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