CSR need · Punjab
CSR projects in Hoshiarpur
Hoshiarpur has 1,721 government schools, 95% of them rural, in a district with groundwater over-exploited, fluoride in groundwater and 57% 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.
Hoshiarpur at a glance
| Measure | Hoshiarpur |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 1,721: 1,228 primary, 221 up to class 8, 272 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 95% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 3 (0%) |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 125% (over-exploited), up 18 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 1,265, of which 715 not in use and 17 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 Hoshiarpur'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 Hoshiarpur.
- Pond and tank revival: 715 water bodies in Hoshiarpur 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 Hoshiarpur?
1,721 in the 2021 School GIS list: 1,228 primary only, 221 up to class 8 and 272 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Hoshiarpur over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Hoshiarpur used 125% (over-exploited) of its extractable groundwater.