CSR need · Haryana
CSR projects in Palwal
Palwal has 620 government schools, 92% of them rural, in a district with groundwater critical, fluoride in groundwater, saline groundwater and 56% 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.
Palwal at a glance
| Measure | Palwal |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 620: 358 primary, 151 up to class 8, 111 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 92% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 0 (0%) |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 92% (critical), down 15 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) and fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 1,218, of which 683 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 Palwal'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 Palwal.
- Pond and tank revival: 683 water bodies in Palwal 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 Palwal?
620 in the 2021 School GIS list: 358 primary only, 151 up to class 8 and 111 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Palwal over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Palwal used 92% (critical) of its extractable groundwater.