Uttar Pradesh has scrapped the mandatory prepaid system for smart electricity meters after complaints of technical glitches and sudden, allegedly arbitrary disconnections. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered a shift to postpaid billing for more than 83 lakh consumers, aiming to prevent outages and ensure uninterrupted power through the peak summer season.
The Press Information Bureau has dismissed viral claims that coal shortages will trigger a nationwide power crisis and grid failures. In its clarification, PIB said India’s power supply remains robust, capable of meeting national demand. It noted that on May 2, 2026, peak demand reached 229 GW and was fully met without any shortage, calling the posts “misleading.”
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Uttar Pradesh’s Energy Department, under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s directions, has drawn up a strategy to make about 34,000 MW of electricity available for consumers this year. The plan is built around anticipated peak demand, focusing on ensuring supply stays adequate when electricity usage typically spikes across the state.
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