CSR need · Madhya Pradesh
CSR projects in Mandla
Mandla has 2,886 government schools, 96% of them rural, in a district with fluoride in groundwater and 35% 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.
Mandla at a glance
| Measure | Mandla |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 2,886: 2,065 primary, 601 up to class 8, 220 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 96% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 70 (2%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 2,875 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 24% (safe), up 6 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 2,773, of which 972 not in use and 30 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 Mandla's groundwater.
- Pond and tank revival: 972 water bodies in Mandla 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 Mandla?
2,886 in the 2021 School GIS list: 2,065 primary only, 601 up to class 8 and 220 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Mandla over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Mandla used 24% (safe) of its extractable groundwater.