CSR need · Punjab
CSR projects in Jalandhar
Jalandhar has 1,425 government schools, 83% of them rural, in a district with groundwater over-exploited, fluoride in groundwater and 68% 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.
Jalandhar at a glance
| Measure | Jalandhar |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 1,425: 972 primary, 164 up to class 8, 289 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 83% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 2 (0%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 1 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 281% (over-exploited), up 42 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 1,315, of which 892 not in use and 4 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 Jalandhar'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 Jalandhar.
- Pond and tank revival: 892 water bodies in Jalandhar 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 Jalandhar?
1,425 in the 2021 School GIS list: 972 primary only, 164 up to class 8 and 289 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Jalandhar over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Jalandhar used 281% (over-exploited) of its extractable groundwater.