FILE PHOTO: Electrical transmission towers, poles and lines are shown in the early morning of a hot summer day in Commerce, California, U.S, August 7, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
Sharing details on power supply, officials said: “Under the prescribed power supply schedule, district headquarters receive 24 hours of electricity, tehsil headquarters 21.5 hours and rural areas 18 hours.
Security concerns can affect trading hours and movement of customers and goods,” they said. Supply exceeds the prescribed schedule in many areas. Police patrols and security arrangements in commercial areas are intended to protect traders and customers and enable markets to function without disruption. “Regular electricity supply is particularly important for small industries, retail establishments and service businesses, where outages can disrupt operations and affect productivity.
Lucknow: Linking bustling late-night markets and brisk business at shops and small industries to improved law and order and electricity supply, an official spokesperson on Thursday reiterated the state’s commitment towards creating a business-friendly environment.