UP India’s 3rd largest economy but per capita power usage among lowest

Uttar Pradesh’s per capita electricity consumption remains among the lowest in the country — a reality energy minister AK Sharma admitted while saying, “It is my dream that people get 24×7 power by 2027.”

The remarks come as the state electricity regulator prepares to announce a new tariff order this month, after discoms proposed a steep 40% hike. NITI Aayog’s data for 2022-23 shows UP’s per capita consumption at just 723 units, far below the national average of 1,327 units, underscoring the state’s struggle with low incomes, restricted supply and high tariffs.