Procter & Gamble India (P&G India), maker of brands like Whisper, Tide and Gillette etc. is celebrating 20 years since the inception of P&G Shiksha, its flagship Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR) program. P&G Shiksha was formally set up in 2005, way before the national CSR law came into effect, to provide children in underserved communities access to education by enhancing school infrastructure. The volunteering drive was held, at the same time and on the same day, across cities including Mumbai, Hyderabad, Goa, Baddi, Mandideep, Bhiwadi, Ahmedabad, and Chennai.
P&G operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in the industrial zone in Bhiwadi, driving significant investments and generating direct and indirect employment. Further, through P&G Shiksha, the Company has made a longstanding commitment to education which is also its way of contributing to the social and economic development of the state and the country. As part of this, P&G Shiksha continues to impact, thousands of children through targeted initiatives like strengthening educational infrastructure and empowering underserved communities through education in the state.
Speaking on this occasion, Kumar Venkatasubramanian, Chief Executive Officer, P&G India said, “P&G brands and P&G people are committed to helping communities around the world through meaningful actions that improve lives every day. From the early origins of our company, our founders made giving back a priority. P&G Shiksha reflects this commitment, and our ambition of driving continued positive impact in communities through education. It is a moment of pride to celebrate two decades of work and impact. So, when it came to kicking off our celebrations, we had to start with our two strongest pillars – our people, and the communities we serve, live and operate in. Witnessing our employees, families and partners come together with such passion to celebrate Shiksha’s 20-year milestone has been incredibly inspiring. This volunteer drive is a testament to the deep connection our people have with the program.”