CSR need · Goa
CSR projects in South Goa
South Goa has 443 government schools, 82% of them rural, in a district with 7% of schools far from the next level and 27% 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 Goa at a glance
| Measure | South Goa |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 443: 380 primary, 17 up to class 8, 46 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 82% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 33 (7%) |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 20% (safe), down 19 points since 2017 |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 897, of which 240 not in use and 5 encroached |
School list as of the 2021 School GIS snapshot; water figures as on the linked pages.
Projects that fit
- Pond and tank revival: 240 water bodies in South Goa 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: 33 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 South Goa?
443 in the 2021 School GIS list: 380 primary only, 17 up to class 8 and 46 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in South Goa over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment South Goa used 20% (safe) of its extractable groundwater.