CSR need · Gujarat
CSR projects in Sabarkantha
Sabarkantha has 1,311 government schools, 95% of them rural, in a district with fluoride in groundwater, saline groundwater and groundwater semi-critical. 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.
Sabarkantha at a glance
| Measure | Sabarkantha |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 1,311: 488 primary, 774 up to class 8, 49 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 95% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 2 (0%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 68 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 75% (semi-critical), up 5 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) and fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 2,107, of which 0 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 Sabarkantha'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 Sabarkantha.
- 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 Sabarkantha?
1,311 in the 2021 School GIS list: 488 primary only, 774 up to class 8 and 49 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Sabarkantha over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Sabarkantha used 75% (semi-critical) of its extractable groundwater.