Lucknow, June 22 -- Uttar Pradesh has set a new national benchmark in the power sector by successfully meeting the highest-ever electricity demand recorded by any state in the country.

According to the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL), the state met a peak electricity demand of 32,348 MW at 10:47 pm on June 21, surpassing Maharashtra's previous record of 32,317 MW achieved on May 13, 2026.

The state also recorded 67.7 crore units of electricity consumption on June 21, the highest among all states in the country on that day.

Calling it a historic achievement, energy minister AK Sharma said the milestone reflected the rapid progress made in the energy sector under the leadership of chief minister Yogi Adityanath.

The mini...