Uttar Pradesh is reporting a performance milestone in electricity supply during peak summer demand. NDTV and the Free Press Journal cite figures attributed to Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) showing that UP led the country in power supply on 49 days during the period covered by the reports. The outlets also state that UP met a record peak electricity demand of 32,673 MW on June 24, which is described as the highest-ever demand for the state and among the highest figures cited for any state in the country. The reports say UP ranked second in power supply on additional days during the same broader time window. While emphasizing uninterrupted supply to consumers, the coverage also notes that UP’s system is presented as supporting industrial, trade, agricultural and other activities during the high-demand period. The Free Press Journal further includes a statement from the UPPCL managing director that maintaining uninterrupted electricity during intense summer demand remained a top priority. Together, the sources present the milestone as based on official UPPCL data and focus on day-by-day leadership in power supply alongside the reported peak-demand achievement.
UP tops India in power supply for 49 days amid record peak demand
Uttar Pradesh is reporting a performance milestone in electricity supply during peak summer demand. NDTV and the Free Press Journal cite figures attributed to Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (...
- UP and UPPCL data are cited to say Uttar Pradesh leads India in power supply on 49 days during the covered period.
- Uttar Pradesh is reported to meet a peak electricity demand of 32,673 MW on June 24, 2026.
- The reports say Uttar Pradesh ranks second in power supply on multiple additional days during the same broader timeframe.
- The claims are based on official figures from Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL).
- UP’s leadership in power supply is presented as occurring during continuous summer demand across India.
UPPCL says the state led the country in power supply on 49 of the last 90 days, while meeting a record peak demand of 32,673 MW on June 24.
1 day agoLucknow, August 4: At a time when electricity demand was continuously rising across most states of the country during the intense summer, Uttar Pradesh, under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, created a new milestone by ensuring uninterrupted and record power supply. According to the official data of Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL), from May 1 to July 29, 2026, the state established a new national record by delivering the best performance in power supply across the country.According to the data, during this period, Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest power supply in the country on 49 days. The state ranked second in power supply on 32 days. On June 24, 2026, the state successfully met its highest-ever electricity demand of 32,673 MW. This is the highest power supply ever recorded by any state in the country. Last year, the state's record for maximum demand was 31,486 MW.Powering Progress, Promoting Prosperity.Under the leadership of Chief Minister @myogiadityanath Ji, Uttar Pradesh is driving India's rooftop solar revolution through the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. With 17 districts among the country's top 100, the state is emerging as a… pic.twitter.com/WCcYMDNccO— Government of UP (@UPGovt) August 1, 2026 On five different days, the state supplied more electricity than Maharashtra's highest-ever peak demand of 32,317 MW, reflecting the strength of the state's power infrastructure. In this way, the record power supply has not only provided relief to general consumers but has also played a significant role in accelerating industry, trade, agriculture, and other economic activities.Flipkart CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy Reaffirms Commitment To Uttar Pradesh After Meeting CM Yogi AdityanathUPPCL Managing Director Nitish Kumar stated, "The state's power system has been continuously strengthened. Ensuring uninterrupted electricity supply to consumers, even during the intense summer, remained our highest priority."
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