Archive · 1 Sep 2025
UP Minister Orders Male Presence During Power Inspections
A minister in Uttar Pradesh has told the power department to change how they do house inspections.
Now, when power officials visit homes to check meters or look into power theft, they can't go inside unless there's a man from the family present.
The minister also wants officials to be nice to people.
She also told them to check if smart meters are showing wrong readings and fix any problems quickly.
In addition, she wants doctors at local hospitals to be available and to use the medicine supplies the government provides.
UP Minister instructs power department to ensure male family member's presence during household inspections.
The minister also directed officials to be courteous during inspections.
The order came during a district-level review meeting in Jhansi.
Officials must investigate higher readings on smart meters.
Doctors must be present at medical facilities to ensure timely treatment.
- Who
- Baby Rani Maurya, UP Minister
- What
- Instructed the power department to ensure male family members are present during house inspections.
- When
- September 1st
- Where
- Jhansi, UP
- Why
- To prevent potential issues from women and ensure courtesy.
- Minister
- Baby Rani Maurya
- Department
- Power Department
- Location
- Jhansi, UP
- Directive
- Male family member must be present during inspections