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The order came three months after the government had released Rs 49.45 crore for electrification of 13,604 upper primary schools in the state. Meerut: In a recent order released by the education department, basic shiksha adhikaris across Uttar Pradesh have been asked to prepare a list of upper primary schools devoid of electricity connection. The list is being sought in the backdrop of complaints that not all schools were provided with power supply even though money was released for the process.“It has come to our notice that many upper primary schools still lack electricity connection. Accordingly, budget will also be released for the schools where electrification work is still pending,” read Singh’s order. Another Rs 88.55 crore was released for furniture in upper primary schools in the state.“The list should reach us within a period of seven days so that action can be taken as needed..