CSR need · Uttar Pradesh
CSR projects in Etawah
Etawah has 1,684 government schools, 97% of them rural, in a district with saline groundwater and 58% 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.
Etawah at a glance
| Measure | Etawah |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 1,684: 1,156 primary, 505 up to class 8, 23 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 97% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 64 (4%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 2 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 53% (safe), up 14 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 1,808, of which 1,054 not in use and 2 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 Etawah's groundwater.
- Pond and tank revival: 1,054 water bodies in Etawah 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 Etawah?
1,684 in the 2021 School GIS list: 1,156 primary only, 505 up to class 8 and 23 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Etawah over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Etawah used 53% (safe) of its extractable groundwater.