CSR need · Haryana
CSR projects in Gurugram
Gurugram has 583 government schools, 68% of them rural, in a district with groundwater over-exploited, fluoride in groundwater, saline groundwater and 51% 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.
Gurugram at a glance
| Measure | Gurugram |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 583: 369 primary, 86 up to class 8, 128 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 68% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 1 (0%) |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 195% (over-exploited), down 26 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) and fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 535, of which 272 not in use and 15 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 Gurugram'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 Gurugram.
- Pond and tank revival: 272 water bodies in Gurugram 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 Gurugram?
583 in the 2021 School GIS list: 369 primary only, 86 up to class 8 and 128 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Gurugram over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Gurugram used 195% (over-exploited) of its extractable groundwater.