CSR need · Uttar Pradesh
CSR projects in Hathras
Hathras has 1,282 government schools, 97% of them rural, in a district with groundwater critical, fluoride in groundwater, saline groundwater and 46% 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.
Hathras at a glance
| Measure | Hathras |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 1,282: 792 primary, 466 up to class 8, 24 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 97% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 37 (3%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 10 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 91% (critical), down 10 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) and fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 1,711, of which 793 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 Hathras'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 Hathras.
- Pond and tank revival: 793 water bodies in Hathras 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 Hathras?
1,282 in the 2021 School GIS list: 792 primary only, 466 up to class 8 and 24 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Hathras over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Hathras used 91% (critical) of its extractable groundwater.