People involved in power theft should be punished: UP Governor

Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik today said checking electricity misuse was essential for ensuring its availability to all and those indulging in power theft should be suitably punished.
"Those indulging in power theft needed to be suitably punished...The state government should seriously consider placing strict checks on transmission losses," Naik said while addressing a seminar on 'Role of Power in UP's Development'.
"Despite of massive power crunch, India is the only country in the world where its misuse is maximum," Naik said adding that for ensuring the availability of electricity to all, it is essential to check its misuse.
The governor pointed out that for development, availability of power, good infrastructure and human resources are required.

Emphasising upon striking a balance between private and public sector in the area of power generation, Naik said that in today's world expertise is essential in all fields.