LUCKNOW, Oct. 20 -- Uttar Pradesh will have round-the-clock power supply in villages, towns and cities on Dussehra (October 20), with the state government directing officials to ensure uninterrupted electricity during the ongoing festive season, including Diwali and Chhath Puja. The UP Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has intensified maintenance work across its distribution zones to minimise disruptions. UPPCL managing director Nitish Kumar said departmental teams were working to ensure reliable power supply across villages, urban areas, municipal corporations and municipalities. Officials will remain on duty during the festive period to address disruptions and ensure smooth supply, he said. Maintenance activities have been intensified across Purvanchal, Madhyanchal, Paschimanchal and Dakshinanchal discoms, besides the KESCo. These include inspecting power lines and associated equipment and trimming tree branches that could come into contact with electrical lines and trigger tripping. UPPCL is also monitoring electricity demand and supply to ensure adequate availability during the festive season. It met a demand of 22,540 MW on Oct 18, against 23,738 MW on Oct 17 and 23,372 MW on October 16, according to departmental data....