CSR need · Chhattisgarh
CSR projects in Sukma
Sukma has 922 government schools, 95% of them rural, in a district with 15% of schools far from the next level and 30% 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.
Sukma at a glance
| Measure | Sukma |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 922: 680 primary, 188 up to class 8, 54 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 95% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 136 (15%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 2 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 6% (safe), up 1 points since 2017 |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 20, of which 6 not in use and 0 encroached |
School list as of the 2021 School GIS snapshot; water figures as on the linked pages.
Projects that fit
- Pond and tank revival: 6 water bodies in Sukma 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: 136 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.
Check the numbers for your area
Frequently asked questions
How many government schools are there in Sukma?
922 in the 2021 School GIS list: 680 primary only, 188 up to class 8 and 54 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Sukma over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Sukma used 6% (safe) of its extractable groundwater.