CSR need · Chhattisgarh
CSR projects in Bemetara
Bemetara has 1,298 government schools, 94% of them rural, in a district with groundwater critical 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.
Bemetara at a glance
| Measure | Bemetara |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 1,298: 743 primary, 387 up to class 8, 168 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 94% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 0 (0%) |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 92% (critical), up 14 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 1,616, of which 207 not in use and 5 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) in Bemetara'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 Bemetara.
- Pond and tank revival: 207 water bodies in Bemetara 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 Bemetara?
1,298 in the 2021 School GIS list: 743 primary only, 387 up to class 8 and 168 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Bemetara over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Bemetara used 92% (critical) of its extractable groundwater.