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CSR projects in Agar Malwa

Agar Malwa has 795 government schools, 94% of them rural, in a district with groundwater critical and 63% of water bodies not in use. The figures below come from the School GIS list of government schools, CGWB's groundwater assessment and water quality tests, and the national census of water bodies.

Agar Malwa at a glance

MeasureAgar Malwa
Government schools795: 463 primary, 269 up to class 8, 63 secondary or higher
Rural schools94%
Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level34 (4%)
Groundwater used against recharge, 202593% (critical), down 4 points since 2020
Ponds, tanks and other water bodies692, of which 437 not in use and 6 encroached

School list as of the 2021 School GIS snapshot; water figures as on the linked pages.

Projects that fit

  • Rainwater harvesting and recharge in school campuses: about ₹1.1 lakh to ₹1.7 lakh per recharge point with a 120 ft bore. See the cost in Agar Malwa.
  • Pond and tank revival: 437 water bodies in Agar Malwa are not in use. Desilting a one-acre pond costs about ₹9 lakh to ₹15 lakh. See pond rejuvenation.
  • Girls' toilets, handwashing stations and repairs, checked school by school against UDISE+ report cards.

Before funding

Shortlist schools from data, then check each against its UDISE+ report card and visit the best few with the headteacher and School Management Committee. Our school selection guide has a 100-point scorecard for this.

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Frequently asked questions

How many government schools are there in Agar Malwa?

795 in the 2021 School GIS list: 463 primary only, 269 up to class 8 and 63 with secondary or higher classes.

Is groundwater in Agar Malwa over-exploited?

In CGWB's 2025 assessment Agar Malwa used 93% (critical) of its extractable groundwater.