Mon Jan 13 20:25:00 UTC 2025: ## Uttar Pradesh to Privatize Two Power Distribution Companies

**Lucknow, January 14, 2025** – The Uttar Pradesh state government is seeking private sector involvement in its power distribution sector, aiming to address significant power losses and insufficient transmission infrastructure. A tender released on January 12th indicates the state plans to either privatize or form public-private partnerships for Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam and Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam, two companies responsible for power distribution across 42 districts.

This move reflects a broader trend across India, where many state-owned power distribution companies struggle with outdated infrastructure and resulting losses. The initiative follows a call last year from India’s Power Minister urging states to list profitable utilities on the stock exchange to attract investment and upgrade the power grid to accommodate increasing renewable energy sources. Several states, including New Delhi and Odisha, already feature successful public-private partnerships in their power sectors, with major private players like Tata Power operating in those regions. The Uttar Pradesh privatization effort is expected to significantly reshape the state’s power distribution landscape.

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