India, Feb. 6 -- LUCKNOW Undeterred by the ongoing protests by employees, the UP government has decided to proceed with the privatisation of two state-owned power distribution companies (discoms) covering over 40 districts, said officials.

"Following chief minister Yogi Adityanath's approval, we issued a GO mandating the UP Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL) to go ahead with its proposal for privatising power distribution in the state," an energy department official.

"Despite employees' protests and concerns, the government remains firm on its decision, as it is of the opinion that privatisation will improve efficiency and service delivery in the power sector besides ridding the sector of losses," another official said.

The government, in a...