Lucknow, Sept. 2 -- The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL) has approved a Rs 144 crore infrastructure upgrade for the Amausi Zone, covering both rural and urban areas of Lucknow. The project, sanctioned under the 2025-26 Business Plan, is set to benefit over 5.5 lakh population by reducing outages, stabilising voltage, and enhancing overall supply reliability. The comprehensive plan includes the construction of four new power substations and the installation of 671 transformers with capacities ranging from 25 kVA to 400 kVA. Areas expected to see major improvement include Vrindavan, Alambagh, Kanpur Road, Mohanlalganj, Nadarganj, Dubagga, and Malihabad. Rajat Juneja, chief engineer, Amausi Zone (LESA), said the upgrades are aimed at directly improving the consumer experience. "Once operational, the system will be better equipped to handle summer loads, with fewer power cuts and more stable voltage levels," he said. A major component of the project involves investment in a new 33 kV transmission line. htc...