CSR need · Uttar Pradesh
CSR projects in Agra
Agra has 2,555 government schools, 91% of them rural, in a district with groundwater over-exploited, fluoride in groundwater and saline groundwater. 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.
Agra at a glance
| Measure | Agra |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 2,555: 1,631 primary, 876 up to class 8, 48 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 91% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 91 (4%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 12 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 111% (over-exploited), up 4 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) and fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 2,421, of which 508 not in use and 285 encroached |
School list as of the 2021 School GIS snapshot; water figures as on the linked pages.
Projects that fit
- Safe drinking water in schools: RO or fluoride-removal units with a rainwater tank, since tests found salinity (high TDS) and fluoride in Agra's groundwater.
- 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 Agra.
- Pond and tank revival: 508 water bodies in Agra 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 Agra?
2,555 in the 2021 School GIS list: 1,631 primary only, 876 up to class 8 and 48 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Agra over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Agra used 111% (over-exploited) of its extractable groundwater.