CSR need · Uttar Pradesh
CSR projects in Kannauj
Kannauj has 1,472 government schools, 98% of them rural, in a district with fluoride in groundwater, 16% of schools far from the next level and groundwater semi-critical. 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.
Kannauj at a glance
| Measure | Kannauj |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 1,472: 1,000 primary, 455 up to class 8, 17 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 98% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 233 (16%) |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 79% (semi-critical), up 13 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 1,384, of which 304 not in use and 6 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 Kannauj'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 Kannauj.
- Pond and tank revival: 304 water bodies in Kannauj 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: 233 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 Kannauj?
1,472 in the 2021 School GIS list: 1,000 primary only, 455 up to class 8 and 17 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Kannauj over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Kannauj used 79% (semi-critical) of its extractable groundwater.