CSR need · Punjab
CSR projects in Amritsar
Amritsar has 1,295 government schools, 84% of them rural, in a district with groundwater over-exploited and fluoride in 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.
Amritsar at a glance
| Measure | Amritsar |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 1,295: 866 primary, 193 up to class 8, 236 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 84% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 2 (0%) |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 160% (over-exploited), up 13 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 1,055, of which 30 not in use and 522 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 fluoride in Amritsar'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 Amritsar.
- Pond and tank revival: 30 water bodies in Amritsar 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 Amritsar?
1,295 in the 2021 School GIS list: 866 primary only, 193 up to class 8 and 236 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Amritsar over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Amritsar used 160% (over-exploited) of its extractable groundwater.