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		<title>Record ₹3,227 Crore Recovery: How UP Women Power Electricity Bill Drive</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Uttar Pradesh is witnessing a revolution in rural energy sector collections, with the &#8216;Vidyut Sakhi&#8217; program amassing a staggering ₹3,227 crore under Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya&#8217;s guidance. This women-led&#8230;]]></description>
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<p>Uttar Pradesh is witnessing a revolution in rural energy sector collections, with the &#8216;Vidyut Sakhi&#8217; program amassing a staggering ₹3,227 crore under Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya&#8217;s guidance. This women-led initiative is redefining empowerment by turning self-help group members into key players in electricity bill recovery.</p>



<p>Born from a synergy between the Rural Livelihood Mission and power authorities, Vidyut Sakhi has become a beacon for financial self-reliance. The Deputy CM praised its role in enhancing women&#8217;s earnings and social standing, calling it a vital push for rural economies and gender equality.</p>



<p>Key stats reveal the scale: 1.40 crore-plus bills processed since inception, yielding ₹42 crore in commissions. With 15,413 women actively engaged, the OTS drive from late 2025 to early 2026 was a game-changer, netting ₹657 crore across three months. Districts like Saharanpur and Amethi led the charge, while individual heroes emerged.</p>



<p>Soni Dwivedi topped with ₹3.1 crore from Amethi, followed by Rampur&#8217;s Meher Jahan at ₹2.7 crore and Barabanki&#8217;s Rajshri Shukla with ₹2.3 crore. In total, 17.75 lakh bills settled and ₹8 crore commissions earned during OTS. Seventy women crossed the ₹1 crore mark individually.</p>



<p>This isn&#8217;t mere bill collection—it&#8217;s a blueprint for sustainable development. By bringing services to doorsteps, ensuring transparency, and uplifting women economically, Vidyut Sakhi showcases how grassroots innovation can drive massive systemic change in India’s power sector.</p>
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