U.P. CM directs officials not to disconnect farmers' power connections due to non-payment of bills
The Hindu
Orders have also been issued by the U.P. Power Corporation in this regard
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday directed officials not to disconnect farmers' power connections due to non-payment of bills.
Mr. Adityanath's orders came while reviewing development works in Agra, Saharanpur, Azamgarh, Jhansi and Moradabad divisions with public representatives.
Stating that protection of the interests of the 'annadata' (farmers) was the government's top priority, Mr. Adityanath said their electricity connections should not be disconnected due to non-payment of bills.
Orders have also been issued by the U.P. Power Corporation in this regard.
"Power disconnection has been reported from some areas. This is not acceptable. The Chief Minister's Office has taken cognisance of it and will take strictest action against the guilty," a government statement quoted the Chief Minister as saying.
CM Adityanath also assured that the stray cattle menace would be permanently solved shortly and said, "Today, more than nine lakh cattle have been protected in destitute cattle shelters operating in the State. The scheme of giving ₹900 per month to farmers interested in keeping the cattle is also getting good results. Taking interest in such schemes, MPs/MLAs should try to connect the general public with them.
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