CSR need · Telangana
CSR projects in Medak
Medak has 963 government schools, 92% of them rural, in a district with fluoride in groundwater and saline groundwater. 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.
Medak at a glance
| Measure | Medak |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 963: 625 primary, 136 up to class 8, 202 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 92% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 23 (2%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 15 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 70% (safe), up 6 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) and fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 3,407, of which 577 not in use and 339 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 Medak's groundwater.
- Pond and tank revival: 577 water bodies in Medak 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 Medak?
963 in the 2021 School GIS list: 625 primary only, 136 up to class 8 and 202 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Medak over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Medak used 70% (safe) of its extractable groundwater.