CSR need · Rajasthan
CSR projects in Pali
Pali has 1,836 government schools, 94% of them rural, in a district with groundwater over-exploited, fluoride in groundwater, saline 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.
Pali at a glance
| Measure | Pali |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 1,836: 625 primary, 716 up to class 8, 495 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 94% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 32 (2%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 60 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 158% (over-exploited), up 33 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) and fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 423, of which 148 not in use and 1 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 Pali'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 Pali.
- Pond and tank revival: 148 water bodies in Pali 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 Pali?
1,836 in the 2021 School GIS list: 625 primary only, 716 up to class 8 and 495 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Pali over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Pali used 158% (over-exploited) of its extractable groundwater.