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CSR projects in Sambhal

Sambhal has 1,190 government schools, 95% of them rural, in a district with 17% of schools far from the next level, 73% of water bodies not in use 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.

Sambhal at a glance

MeasureSambhal
Government schools1,190: 740 primary, 443 up to class 8, 7 secondary or higher
Rural schools95%
Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level205 (17%)
Tribal or social welfare schools1
Groundwater used against recharge, 202587% (semi-critical), down 5 points since 2017
Ponds, tanks and other water bodies2,808, of which 2,052 not in use and 12 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 Sambhal.
  • Pond and tank revival: 2,052 water bodies in Sambhal are not in use. Desilting a one-acre pond costs about ₹9 lakh to ₹15 lakh. See pond rejuvenation.
  • Classrooms to upgrade schools where the next level is too far: 205 schools are beyond 3 km to class 6 or 5 km to class 9. A classroom costs about ₹17 lakh to ₹19 lakh for the structure; see school building cost.
  • 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 Sambhal?

1,190 in the 2021 School GIS list: 740 primary only, 443 up to class 8 and 7 with secondary or higher classes.

Is groundwater in Sambhal over-exploited?

In CGWB's 2025 assessment Sambhal used 87% (semi-critical) of its extractable groundwater.