CSR need · Haryana
CSR projects in Jhajjar
Jhajjar has 528 government schools, 96% of them rural, in a district with fluoride in groundwater, saline groundwater and 49% 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.
Jhajjar at a glance
| Measure | Jhajjar |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 528: 291 primary, 59 up to class 8, 178 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 96% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 5 (1%) |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 50% (safe), down 12 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) and fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 994, of which 492 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 salinity (high TDS) and fluoride in Jhajjar's groundwater.
- Pond and tank revival: 492 water bodies in Jhajjar 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 Jhajjar?
528 in the 2021 School GIS list: 291 primary only, 59 up to class 8 and 178 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Jhajjar over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Jhajjar used 50% (safe) of its extractable groundwater.