UP govt assures proper supply of electricity amid heatwave
With severe heatwave conditions spiking the demand for coal across the country, Uttar Pradesh Minister Laxmi Narayan Chaudhary said that the state government will ensure a proper supply of electricity.
“The world is facing the coal crisis due to challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, despite such challenges, the Uttar Pradesh government, under the supervision of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will ensure 24-hour power supply in district headquarters. Similarly, villages will be provided power for 15-hour,” Chaudhary told reporters on Saturday.
In April, Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Pralhad Joshi, said that the Centre is continuously taking many steps to increase coal production in the country, citing India’s coal production has increased to 777 MT and offtake of 818 MT in the financial year 2021-22.
