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CSR projects in Kapurthala
Kapurthala has 793 government schools, 91% of them rural, in a district with groundwater over-exploited and 32% 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.
Kapurthala at a glance
| Measure | Kapurthala |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 793: 530 primary, 123 up to class 8, 140 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 91% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 2 (0%) |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 243% (over-exploited), up 19 points since 2017 |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 527, of which 168 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
- 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 Kapurthala.
- Pond and tank revival: 168 water bodies in Kapurthala 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 Kapurthala?
793 in the 2021 School GIS list: 530 primary only, 123 up to class 8 and 140 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Kapurthala over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Kapurthala used 243% (over-exploited) of its extractable groundwater.