CSR need · Haryana
CSR projects in Jind
Jind has 745 government schools, 94% of them rural, in a district with groundwater over-exploited, fluoride in groundwater and saline groundwater. 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.
Jind at a glance
| Measure | Jind |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 745: 423 primary, 107 up to class 8, 215 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 94% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 0 (0%) |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 116% (over-exploited), down 13 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) and fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 1,026, of which 207 not in use and 29 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 Jind'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 Jind.
- Pond and tank revival: 207 water bodies in Jind 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 Jind?
745 in the 2021 School GIS list: 423 primary only, 107 up to class 8 and 215 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Jind over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Jind used 116% (over-exploited) of its extractable groundwater.