CSR need · Punjab
CSR projects in Rupnagar
Rupnagar has 823 government schools, 96% of them rural, in a district with groundwater critical and 59% 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.
Rupnagar at a glance
| Measure | Rupnagar |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 823: 549 primary, 158 up to class 8, 116 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 96% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 0 (0%) |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 93% (critical), down 6 points since 2022 |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 397, of which 233 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
- 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 Rupnagar.
- Pond and tank revival: 233 water bodies in Rupnagar 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 Rupnagar?
823 in the 2021 School GIS list: 549 primary only, 158 up to class 8 and 116 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Rupnagar over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Rupnagar used 93% (critical) of its extractable groundwater.