CSR need · Rajasthan
CSR projects in Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer has 1,190 government schools, 97% of them rural, in a district with groundwater over-exploited, fluoride in groundwater, saline groundwater and 43% of schools far from the next level. 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.
Jaisalmer at a glance
| Measure | Jaisalmer |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 1,190: 725 primary, 271 up to class 8, 194 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 97% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 507 (43%) |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 322% (over-exploited), up 29 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) and fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 489, of which 59 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 Jaisalmer'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 Jaisalmer.
- Pond and tank revival: 59 water bodies in Jaisalmer are not in use. Desilting a one-acre pond costs about ₹9 lakh to ₹15 lakh. See pond rejuvenation.
- Classrooms to upgrade schools where the next level is too far: 507 schools are beyond 3 km to class 6 or 5 km to class 9. A classroom costs about ₹17 lakh to ₹19 lakh for the structure; see school building cost.
- 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 Jaisalmer?
1,190 in the 2021 School GIS list: 725 primary only, 271 up to class 8 and 194 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Jaisalmer over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Jaisalmer used 322% (over-exploited) of its extractable groundwater.