CSR need · Tamil Nadu
CSR projects in The Nilgiris
The Nilgiris has 423 government schools, 100% 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.
The Nilgiris at a glance
| Measure | The Nilgiris |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 423: 242 primary, 84 up to class 8, 97 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 100% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 15 (4%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 37 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 13% (safe), down 6 points since 2020 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) and fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 98, of which 1 not in use and 2 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 The Nilgiris's groundwater.
- Pond and tank revival: 1 water bodies in The Nilgiris 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 The Nilgiris?
423 in the 2021 School GIS list: 242 primary only, 84 up to class 8 and 97 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in The Nilgiris over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment The Nilgiris used 13% (safe) of its extractable groundwater.