India, May 17 -- LUCKNOW The Empowered Committee of the Energy Task Force, chaired by chief secretary Manoj Kumar Singh, approved the bidding document presented by UP Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) after detailed discussions. Representatives from the government of India were also present at the meeting.

The UPPCL will now invite bids based on the documents prepared by a transaction advisor for the takeover of power distribution in 42 districts under Agra and Varanasi discoms.

UPPCL, according to a spokesman, has been authorised to carry out further proceedings.

"The committee also directed UPPCL to assure its employees that the state government and UPPCL remain committed to protecting their interests, including service conditions, p...