CSR need · Uttar Pradesh
CSR projects in Budaun
Budaun has 2,209 government schools, 97% of them rural, in a district with 11% of schools far from the next level and groundwater semi-critical. 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.
Budaun at a glance
| Measure | Budaun |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 2,209: 1,500 primary, 671 up to class 8, 38 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 97% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 248 (11%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 1 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 79% (semi-critical), down 1 points since 2017 |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 3,208, of which 205 not in use and 7 encroached |
School list as of the 2021 School GIS snapshot; water figures as on the linked pages.
Projects that fit
- 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 Budaun.
- Pond and tank revival: 205 water bodies in Budaun are not in use. Desilting a one-acre pond costs about ₹9 lakh to ₹15 lakh. See pond rejuvenation.
- Classrooms to upgrade schools where the next level is too far: 248 schools are beyond 3 km to class 6 or 5 km to class 9. A classroom costs about ₹17 lakh to ₹19 lakh for the structure; see school building cost.
- 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 Budaun?
2,209 in the 2021 School GIS list: 1,500 primary only, 671 up to class 8 and 38 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Budaun over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Budaun used 79% (semi-critical) of its extractable groundwater.