CSR need · Rajasthan
CSR projects in Sikar
Sikar has 1,927 government schools, 95% of them rural, in a district with groundwater over-exploited, fluoride in groundwater, saline groundwater and 77% 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.
Sikar at a glance
| Measure | Sikar |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 1,927: 609 primary, 705 up to class 8, 613 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 95% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 1 (0%) |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 191% (over-exploited), up 14 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) and fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 53, of which 41 not in use and 1 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 Sikar's groundwater.
- Rainwater harvesting and recharge in school campuses: about ₹1.4 lakh to ₹2.2 lakh per recharge point with a 200 ft bore. See the cost in Sikar.
- Pond and tank revival: 41 water bodies in Sikar 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 Sikar?
1,927 in the 2021 School GIS list: 609 primary only, 705 up to class 8 and 613 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Sikar over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Sikar used 191% (over-exploited) of its extractable groundwater.