Earlier this month, a massive explosion in a boiler at the plant of the state-run power giant killed 26 people and left several injured.
The chief minister took stock of the workings of the A, B and D units of the Anpara Thermal Power Project, which are owned by the UP Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam, and also of the C unit, which is owned by a private company, an official release said here.
"The state government wants to make electricity available to citizens at cheaper rates. Hence, all the production units must remain functional to their full capacities," the chief minister said after the seventh unit of the D unit tripped repeatedly during the inspection.
This indicated laxity and the chief minister directed senior officials to maintain vigil, the release said.
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"To make UP a prosperous state and make employment available to youngsters as per the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, making electricity available 24 hours is necessary.
The chief minister said, "Contribution of Anpara Thermal Power Project is the highest in power production in the state. This project is also successful in generating the cheapest power in the state.
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