CSR need · Madhya Pradesh
CSR projects in Katni
Katni has 1,593 government schools, 95% of them rural, in a district with fluoride in groundwater and 99% 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.
Katni at a glance
| Measure | Katni |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 1,593: 945 primary, 463 up to class 8, 185 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 95% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 28 (2%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 17 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 47% (safe), up 0 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 4,103, of which 4,052 not in use and 26 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 Katni's groundwater.
- Pond and tank revival: 4,052 water bodies in Katni 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 Katni?
1,593 in the 2021 School GIS list: 945 primary only, 463 up to class 8 and 185 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Katni over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Katni used 47% (safe) of its extractable groundwater.