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CSR projects in Kaithal
Kaithal has 600 government schools, 92% of them rural, in a district with groundwater over-exploited, saline groundwater and 25% 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.
Kaithal at a glance
| Measure | Kaithal |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 600: 370 primary, 76 up to class 8, 154 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 92% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 8 (1%) |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 197% (over-exploited), down 31 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 738, of which 181 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) in Kaithal'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 Kaithal.
- Pond and tank revival: 181 water bodies in Kaithal 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 Kaithal?
600 in the 2021 School GIS list: 370 primary only, 76 up to class 8 and 154 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Kaithal over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Kaithal used 197% (over-exploited) of its extractable groundwater.