CSR need · Tamil Nadu
CSR projects in Dindigul
Dindigul has 1,334 government schools, 98% of them rural, in a district with groundwater over-exploited, fluoride in groundwater, saline groundwater, 5% of schools far from the next level and 72% 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.
Dindigul at a glance
| Measure | Dindigul |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 1,334: 957 primary, 206 up to class 8, 171 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 98% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 69 (5%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 22 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 117% (over-exploited), up 7 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) and fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 2,350, of which 1,692 not in use and 52 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 Dindigul'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 Dindigul.
- Pond and tank revival: 1,692 water bodies in Dindigul 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: 69 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 Dindigul?
1,334 in the 2021 School GIS list: 957 primary only, 206 up to class 8 and 171 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Dindigul over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Dindigul used 117% (over-exploited) of its extractable groundwater.