Government schools of Chennai and Coimbatore raises higher CSR funds
Government schools in Chennai and Coimbatore districts have received more funds from corporate and non-governmental organisations under the corporate social responsibility (CSR) scheme due to the presence of industrial clusters. An analysis of CSR funding from 2019 to 2022 revealed that districts with poor educational outcomes, such as The Nilgiris, Perambalur, and Kallakurichi, did not receive adequate amounts of funding.
The survey, sponsored by Unicef, was conducted across 37,558 government schools in the state. Responding to the questions, 4,059 schools said they received CSR funds to a sum of 116 crore, while 6,610 schools said they did not receive any support. As many as 26,889 schools did not respond.
According to the survey report, schools in Chennai district received 17 crore, and Coimbatore district received 11 crore during the past three years. Meanwhile, schools in Kallakurichi received the lowest funding of 4.4lakh for the same period. Schools in Villupuram and The Nilgiris districts received 75 lakh and 82 lakh.
"This survey clearly shows that several districts, which are educationally backward, have not received CSR support. There is a need for CSR engagement coordinated at the state level to reach out to all districts," said Akila Radhakrishnan, social policy specialist at Unicef (Tamil Nadu). She further said the school education department could pitch in for more funds with the donors to develop the government schools.
A substantial percentage of the funds were donated by corporations (33%) non-governmental organisations (33%) individuals (9%), school management committees (7%), and alumni (4%), per the survey report. 40% of the money were committed to enhancing amenities and infrastructure, and 19% went to enhancing digital and IT facilities. The upkeep and restoration of the schools received up to 10% of the money.
According to the report, leading corporations in the state have CSR funding available that total up to 7,000 crore but have not yet been utilised. To direct the flow of CSR and community money, the school education department have recently launched Namma School Foundation and Namma School portal.
The survey, sponsored by Unicef, was conducted across 37,558 government schools in the state. Responding to the questions, 4,059 schools said they received CSR funds to a sum of 116 crore, while 6,610 schools said they did not receive any support. As many as 26,889 schools did not respond.
According to the survey report, schools in Chennai district received 17 crore, and Coimbatore district received 11 crore during the past three years. Meanwhile, schools in Kallakurichi received the lowest funding of 4.4lakh for the same period. Schools in Villupuram and The Nilgiris districts received 75 lakh and 82 lakh.
"This survey clearly shows that several districts, which are educationally backward, have not received CSR support. There is a need for CSR engagement coordinated at the state level to reach out to all districts," said Akila Radhakrishnan, social policy specialist at Unicef (Tamil Nadu). She further said the school education department could pitch in for more funds with the donors to develop the government schools.
A substantial percentage of the funds were donated by corporations (33%) non-governmental organisations (33%) individuals (9%), school management committees (7%), and alumni (4%), per the survey report. 40% of the money were committed to enhancing amenities and infrastructure, and 19% went to enhancing digital and IT facilities. The upkeep and restoration of the schools received up to 10% of the money.
According to the report, leading corporations in the state have CSR funding available that total up to 7,000 crore but have not yet been utilised. To direct the flow of CSR and community money, the school education department have recently launched Namma School Foundation and Namma School portal.
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