CSR need · Tamil Nadu
CSR projects in Pudukkottai
Pudukkottai has 1,565 government schools, 100% of them rural, in a district with fluoride in groundwater, saline groundwater and 45% 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.
Pudukkottai at a glance
| Measure | Pudukkottai |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 1,565: 1,056 primary, 290 up to class 8, 219 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 100% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 25 (2%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 15 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 49% (safe), up 2 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) and fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 7,575, of which 3,388 not in use and 210 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 Pudukkottai's groundwater.
- Pond and tank revival: 3,388 water bodies in Pudukkottai 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 Pudukkottai?
1,565 in the 2021 School GIS list: 1,056 primary only, 290 up to class 8 and 219 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Pudukkottai over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Pudukkottai used 49% (safe) of its extractable groundwater.