CSR need · Haryana
CSR projects in Panchkula
Panchkula has 400 government schools, 68% of them rural, in a district with fluoride in groundwater, saline groundwater and 43% 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.
Panchkula at a glance
| Measure | Panchkula |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 400: 257 primary, 75 up to class 8, 68 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 68% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 0 (0%) |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 62% (safe), down 6 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) and fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 209, of which 89 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
- Safe drinking water in schools: RO or fluoride-removal units with a rainwater tank, since tests found salinity (high TDS) and fluoride in Panchkula's groundwater.
- Pond and tank revival: 89 water bodies in Panchkula 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 Panchkula?
400 in the 2021 School GIS list: 257 primary only, 75 up to class 8 and 68 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Panchkula over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Panchkula used 62% (safe) of its extractable groundwater.