CSR need · Rajasthan
CSR projects in Tonk
Tonk has 1,447 government schools, 95% of them rural, in a district with groundwater critical, 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.
Tonk at a glance
| Measure | Tonk |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 1,447: 604 primary, 505 up to class 8, 338 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 95% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 4 (0%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 3 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 91% (critical), down 3 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) and fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 1,934, of which 149 not in use and 1 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 Tonk's groundwater.
- Rainwater harvesting and recharge in school campuses: about ₹87,000 to ₹1.4 lakh per recharge point with a 60 ft bore. See the cost in Tonk.
- Pond and tank revival: 149 water bodies in Tonk 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 Tonk?
1,447 in the 2021 School GIS list: 604 primary only, 505 up to class 8 and 338 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Tonk over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Tonk used 91% (critical) of its extractable groundwater.