CSR need · Punjab
CSR projects in Fatehgarh Sahib
Fatehgarh Sahib has 659 government schools, 92% of them rural, in a district with groundwater over-exploited, fluoride in groundwater and 54% 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.
Fatehgarh Sahib at a glance
| Measure | Fatehgarh Sahib |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 659: 439 primary, 136 up to class 8, 84 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 92% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 0 (0%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 1 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 182% (over-exploited), down 25 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 639, of which 346 not in use and 0 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 fluoride in Fatehgarh Sahib's groundwater.
- 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 Fatehgarh Sahib.
- Pond and tank revival: 346 water bodies in Fatehgarh Sahib 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 Fatehgarh Sahib?
659 in the 2021 School GIS list: 439 primary only, 136 up to class 8 and 84 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Fatehgarh Sahib over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Fatehgarh Sahib used 182% (over-exploited) of its extractable groundwater.