CSR need · Delhi
CSR projects in North
North has 178 government schools, 2% of them rural, in a district with fluoride in groundwater, saline groundwater, 93% of water bodies not in use 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.
North at a glance
| Measure | North |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 178: 115 primary, 1 up to class 8, 62 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 2% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 0 (0%) |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 89% (semi-critical), up 5 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) and fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 160, of which 148 not in use and 54 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 North's groundwater.
- Rainwater harvesting and recharge in school campuses: about ₹87,000 to ₹1.4 lakh per recharge point with a 60 ft bore. See the cost in North.
- Pond and tank revival: 148 water bodies in North 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 North?
178 in the 2021 School GIS list: 115 primary only, 1 up to class 8 and 62 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in North over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment North used 89% (semi-critical) of its extractable groundwater.