CSR need · Tamil Nadu
CSR projects in Theni
Theni has 528 government schools, 100% of them rural, in a district with fluoride in groundwater, saline groundwater, 83% of water bodies not in use and groundwater semi-critical. 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.
Theni at a glance
| Measure | Theni |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 528: 323 primary, 99 up to class 8, 106 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 100% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 14 (3%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 11 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 84% (semi-critical), up 9 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) and fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 1,361, of which 1,131 not in use and 33 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 Theni'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 Theni.
- Pond and tank revival: 1,131 water bodies in Theni 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.
Check the numbers for your area
Frequently asked questions
How many government schools are there in Theni?
528 in the 2021 School GIS list: 323 primary only, 99 up to class 8 and 106 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Theni over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Theni used 84% (semi-critical) of its extractable groundwater.