CSR need · Punjab
CSR projects in Patiala
Patiala has 1,317 government schools, 90% of them rural, in a district with groundwater over-exploited, fluoride in groundwater, saline groundwater and 99% 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.
Patiala at a glance
| Measure | Patiala |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 1,317: 936 primary, 173 up to class 8, 208 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 90% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 0 (0%) |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 209% (over-exploited), down 8 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) and fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 1,365, of which 1,350 not in use and 9 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 Patiala's groundwater.
- Rainwater harvesting and recharge in school campuses: about ₹1.1 lakh to ₹1.7 lakh per recharge point with a 120 ft bore. See the cost in Patiala.
- Pond and tank revival: 1,350 water bodies in Patiala 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 Patiala?
1,317 in the 2021 School GIS list: 936 primary only, 173 up to class 8 and 208 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Patiala over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Patiala used 209% (over-exploited) of its extractable groundwater.