CSR need · Delhi
CSR projects in South
South has 188 government schools, 1% of them rural, in a district with groundwater over-exploited, fluoride in groundwater and 97% 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.
South at a glance
| Measure | South |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 188: 114 primary, 0 up to class 8, 74 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 1% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 0 (0%) |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 103% (over-exploited), down 151 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 106, of which 103 not in use and 40 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 fluoride in South'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 South.
- Pond and tank revival: 103 water bodies in South 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 South?
188 in the 2021 School GIS list: 114 primary only, 0 up to class 8 and 74 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in South over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment South used 103% (over-exploited) of its extractable groundwater.