UP Power Bill Relief Scheme Reopens, Yogi Govt Extends Waiver and Rebate to 31 January

The Uttar Pradesh government and UPPCL continue the electricity bill relief scheme for 2025-26, offering full surcharge and interest waivers and up to 20% principal rebate for eligible low-load domestic and small shop connections, with a second registration window open and multiple enrolment channels.

Uttar Pradesh households and small shop owners are getting another chance to clear pending power bills on softer terms. Under the electricity bill relief scheme 2025-26, the Yogi Adityanath government is offering complete waiver on surcharge and interest, plus notable relief on the principal amount.

Data from Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) shows strong initial response. Around 32 lakh consumers used the first phase of this electricity bill relief scheme 2025-26, according to officials. The government has now activated a second registration window, with clear dates and fixed conditions for eligibility.

electricity bill relief scheme 2025 registration window and coverage

In the second phase of the electricity bill relief scheme 2025-26, registrations started on 4 January and will finish on 31 January. The scheme targets domestic connections up to two kilowatt load and shopkeeper consumers up to one kilowatt, who have outstanding electricity bills.

For these eligible users under the electricity bill relief scheme 2025-26, UPPCL is writing off 100 percent of surcharge and interest on pending bills. Alongside this, consumers receive up to 20 percent rebate on the principal amount. UPPCL is also allowing repayment through smaller, easier instalments instead of lump-sum payment.

electricity bill relief scheme 2025 registration process and fees

To enrol in the electricity bill relief scheme 2025-26, consumers can register through several channels. Options include the portal www.uppcl.org, the UPPCL Consumer App, local department offices, fintech agents, meter readers and Jan Seva Kendras. Officials say these routes aim to cover both urban and rural consumers.

At the time of registration for the electricity bill relief scheme 2025-26, every applicant must pay a registration fee of Rs 2,000. This amount is not an extra charge in the long run. UPPCL will adjust the fee later against the consumer’s electricity bill.

Operational data from Bareilly shows how the electricity bill relief scheme 2025-26 changed normal office patterns. During the extended three days of the first phase, a Saturday became the final day, and heavy crowds gathered. Power corporation offices stayed open late into the night, even on a scheduled holiday.

Officials observed that many Bareilly consumers completed registration for the electricity bill relief scheme 2025-26 during those late hours. Offices remained functional mainly to handle the rush of applicants wanting surcharge waiver and principal rebate, underlining strong demand for structured relief among low-load domestic and small commercial users.