CSR need · Punjab
CSR projects in Firozpur
Firozpur has 844 government schools, 93% of them rural, in a district with groundwater over-exploited, 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.
Firozpur at a glance
| Measure | Firozpur |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 844: 608 primary, 101 up to class 8, 135 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 93% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 1 (0%) |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 109% (over-exploited), down 28 points since 2022 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) and fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 493, of which 122 not in use and 62 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 Firozpur'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 Firozpur.
- Pond and tank revival: 122 water bodies in Firozpur 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 Firozpur?
844 in the 2021 School GIS list: 608 primary only, 101 up to class 8 and 135 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Firozpur over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Firozpur used 109% (over-exploited) of its extractable groundwater.