CSR need · Punjab
CSR projects in Gurdaspur
Gurdaspur has 1,536 government schools, 94% of them rural, in a district with groundwater over-exploited, fluoride in groundwater and 96% 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.
Gurdaspur at a glance
| Measure | Gurdaspur |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 1,536: 1,098 primary, 227 up to class 8, 211 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 94% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 0 (0%) |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 121% (over-exploited), down 13 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 1,484, of which 1,419 not in use and 55 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 Gurdaspur'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 Gurdaspur.
- Pond and tank revival: 1,419 water bodies in Gurdaspur 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 Gurdaspur?
1,536 in the 2021 School GIS list: 1,098 primary only, 227 up to class 8 and 211 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Gurdaspur over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Gurdaspur used 121% (over-exploited) of its extractable groundwater.