UP’s power surge: From 6GW to 8.3GW capacity, 24/7 urban supply fuels industrial boom
NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh has made substantial strides in strengthening its power sector over the past eight years, expanding generation capacity, boosting electricity supply across regions, and nearly doubling the number of household connections under its ‘Roshan Pradesh’ vision aimed at achieving reliable and inclusive energy access.
According to official data, the state’s total installed power generation capacity reached 8,325 megawatts (MW) in 2024–25, compared with 7,159 MW in 2016–17 — an increase of 1,166 MW in just eight years.
