CSR need · Uttar Pradesh
CSR projects in Firozabad
Firozabad has 1,888 government schools, 95% of them rural, in a district with groundwater critical, fluoride in groundwater, saline groundwater and 25% 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.
Firozabad at a glance
| Measure | Firozabad |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 1,888: 1,228 primary, 635 up to class 8, 25 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 95% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 55 (3%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 5 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 99% (critical), down 13 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) and fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 1,692, of which 423 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 salinity (high TDS) and fluoride in Firozabad'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 Firozabad.
- Pond and tank revival: 423 water bodies in Firozabad 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 Firozabad?
1,888 in the 2021 School GIS list: 1,228 primary only, 635 up to class 8 and 25 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Firozabad over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Firozabad used 99% (critical) of its extractable groundwater.