CSR need · Tamil Nadu
CSR projects in Coimbatore
Coimbatore has 1,222 government schools, 85% of them rural, in a district with groundwater critical, fluoride in groundwater, saline groundwater and 85% 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.
Coimbatore at a glance
| Measure | Coimbatore |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 1,222: 780 primary, 240 up to class 8, 202 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 85% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 31 (3%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 33 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 92% (critical), down 30 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) and fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 939, of which 801 not in use and 31 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 Coimbatore's groundwater.
- 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 Coimbatore.
- Pond and tank revival: 801 water bodies in Coimbatore 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 Coimbatore?
1,222 in the 2021 School GIS list: 780 primary only, 240 up to class 8 and 202 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Coimbatore over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Coimbatore used 92% (critical) of its extractable groundwater.