To energise the power sector financially, Yogi Adityanath government has proceeded to privatise power distribution in five cities of the state, Lucknow being one of them. Based on the franchise model of power distribution, the move will reduce the line losses and the required capital investment to improve the supply scenario will be put. The private franchise will buy power from UP Power Corporation Limited and distribute the same to consumers. The decision has left the power employees chagrined.