CSR need · Madhya Pradesh
CSR projects in Bhind
Bhind has 1,993 government schools, 95% of them rural, in a district with saline groundwater and 80% 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.
Bhind at a glance
| Measure | Bhind |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 1,993: 1,165 primary, 647 up to class 8, 181 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 95% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 18 (1%) |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 33% (safe), down 3 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 1,604, of which 1,289 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
- Safe drinking water in schools: RO or fluoride-removal units with a rainwater tank, since tests found salinity (high TDS) in Bhind's groundwater.
- Pond and tank revival: 1,289 water bodies in Bhind 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 Bhind?
1,993 in the 2021 School GIS list: 1,165 primary only, 647 up to class 8 and 181 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Bhind over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Bhind used 33% (safe) of its extractable groundwater.