CSR need · Punjab
CSR projects in Faridkot
Faridkot has 407 government schools, 84% of them rural, in a district with groundwater over-exploited, fluoride in groundwater 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.
Faridkot at a glance
| Measure | Faridkot |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 407: 246 primary, 72 up to class 8, 89 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 84% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 2 (0%) |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 119% (over-exploited), down 48 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) and fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 184, of which 32 not in use and 165 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) and fluoride in Faridkot's groundwater.
- 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 Faridkot.
- Pond and tank revival: 32 water bodies in Faridkot 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 Faridkot?
407 in the 2021 School GIS list: 246 primary only, 72 up to class 8 and 89 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Faridkot over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Faridkot used 119% (over-exploited) of its extractable groundwater.