As many as 103 government schools in Lucknow district do not have power connections. This shocking fact was revealed during a review of the performance of the Basic Education Department by divisional commissioner Roshan Jacob here on Thursday.
It was also found that in total there are 2,339 schools in Lucknow division which are functioning without electricity.
The divisional commissioner has directed the officials of the Basic Education Department to immediately apply for power connections on the ‘Jhatpat Portal’. Irked over the issue, she said the officials were not concerned about the students and teachers.