CSR need · Delhi
CSR projects in East
East has 284 government schools, 0% of them rural, in a district with groundwater critical and 100% 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.
East at a glance
| Measure | East |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 284: 166 primary, 1 up to class 8, 117 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 0% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 0 (0%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 1 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 96% (critical), down 12 points since 2017 |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 51, of which 51 not in use and 24 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 ₹87,000 to ₹1.4 lakh per recharge point with a 60 ft bore. See the cost in East.
- Pond and tank revival: 51 water bodies in East 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 East?
284 in the 2021 School GIS list: 166 primary only, 1 up to class 8 and 117 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in East over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment East used 96% (critical) of its extractable groundwater.