UP industrial power consumption inching towards pre-lockdown levels

Nearly 85% of the state's industrial units have resumed operations

Indicating a steady revival of industrial activities, the power consumption by the industrial estates in Uttar Pradesh is now inching towards the pre-lockdown levels.

Against the average daily power consumption of 8,630 megawatts (Mw) through the 518 state industrial feeders, which get uninterrupted 24-hour supply, in February 2020, the aggregate consumption had drastically fallen to 3,198 Mw or 37 per cent in April. At that time, only those units were allowed to operate, which dealt with essential commodities, such as food and medicines, or pertaining to continuous manufacturing processes.

With the revival of industries, the power consumption through industrial feeders stood at