CSR need · Uttar Pradesh
CSR projects in Saharanpur
Saharanpur has 1,478 government schools, 93% of them rural, in a district with groundwater critical and 39% 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.
Saharanpur at a glance
| Measure | Saharanpur |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 1,478: 865 primary, 560 up to class 8, 53 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 93% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 53 (4%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 14 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 97% (critical), down 23 points since 2017 |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 1,900, of which 737 not in use and 803 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 ₹1.1 lakh to ₹1.7 lakh per recharge point with a 120 ft bore. See the cost in Saharanpur.
- Pond and tank revival: 737 water bodies in Saharanpur 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 Saharanpur?
1,478 in the 2021 School GIS list: 865 primary only, 560 up to class 8 and 53 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Saharanpur over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Saharanpur used 97% (critical) of its extractable groundwater.