CSR need · Uttar Pradesh
CSR projects in Auraiya
Auraiya has 1,272 government schools, 98% of them rural, in a district with fluoride in groundwater and 27% 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.
Auraiya at a glance
| Measure | Auraiya |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 1,272: 811 primary, 445 up to class 8, 16 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 98% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 54 (4%) |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 63% (safe), up 13 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 2,568, of which 700 not in use and 9 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 Auraiya's groundwater.
- Pond and tank revival: 700 water bodies in Auraiya 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 Auraiya?
1,272 in the 2021 School GIS list: 811 primary only, 445 up to class 8 and 16 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Auraiya over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Auraiya used 63% (safe) of its extractable groundwater.