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Yadav inaugurates Coca Cola’s CSR initiatives in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh
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Friday, 08 August, 2025, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Our Bureau, Mumbai
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Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages, one of India’s leading FMCG companies inaugurated a series of community partnership initiatives in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh under its comprehensive CSR programme: Project Shine. These initiatives include facilitation of health camps, public health infrastructure development, sanitation projects in schools, skill-building programs for women, and sustainable waste management solutions. Satya Kumar Yadav, Minister of Health, Family Welfare, and Medical Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, inaugurated these initiatives in the presence of local officials, community members, and beneficiaries at an event held in Chittoor. DR V M Thomas, member of the Legislative Assembly, Gangadhara Nellore Assembly constituency, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh was present during inauguration.
It remains committed to enhancing healthcare access in rural Andhra Pradesh. Under this initiative, health camps have been successfully conducted in Chowdepalle, Santhipuram, Thavanampalle, Palasamudram, Bugga Agraharam, and Baireddipalle villages, offering essential medical services to local communities. Further, the company has upgraded five PHCs in Shanthipuram, Vijayapuram, Palasamudram, Chowdepalle, and Thavanampalle with modern medical equipment, including hydraulic OT tables, OT headlights, instrument trolleys, vertical autoclaves, multipara monitors, and air conditioners, to enhance surgical and emergency care facilities. Additionally, it has constructed new toilets at Public Health Centres (PHCs) in Chowdepalle and Palasamudram.
Recognising the need for better sanitation facilities in schools, HCCB facilitated the construction of a new toilet at ZPHS Nanjampeta, ensuring improved hygiene and sanitation standards for students. Furthermore, as part of its commitment to sustainable solutions, the company has installed ten solar lights in Bangarupalam village, contributing to better community infrastructure and safety.
Empowering women through skill-building and economic inclusion remains a key focus of Project SHINE. HCCB is providing sewing machines to Self-Help Groups (SHGs) from Thondamanadu, PR Kandriga, Akkurthi, and Challapalem villages, enabling women to gain financial independence. In addition, the company is conducting training sessions on WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene), Sales & Marketing, and Digital & Financial Literacy for women, equipping them with essential skills for livelihood development.
Access to safe drinking water is a key focus of HCCB's CSR initiatives. The company installed a water filtration unit in Akkurthi, Srikalahasti Mandal, Tirupathi, providing villagers with access to safe drinking water and enhancing their quality of life. Additionally, an RO filter has been placed in Cherlopalli, Tirupati. These community-focussed initiatives highlight HCCB's dedication to meeting critical needs and promoting development.
As part of its efforts to promote sustainable waste management, HCCB has donated electric vehicles for waste collection to the Challapalem Gram Panchayat, Kapugunneri Grama Panchayat, and Thondaman Puram Gram. This initiative supports efficient and eco-friendly waste disposal practices, contributing to a betterment for the community.
Yadav said, "I commend Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages for their strong commitment to community development in Andhra Pradesh. Their focus on crucial areas like healthcare accessibility, sanitation, and skill development directly contributes to our shared goal of a self-reliant Andhra Pradesh. Their initiatives directly align with our government's focus on rural health, women's empowerment, and sustainable waste management. By upgrading our Public Health Centres (PHC), enhancing access to clean drinking water, and actively supporting self-help groups, HCCB is directly improving the well-being of our people. I am confident that such strong partnerships will continue to deliver impactful and long-lasting benefits to our beloved Andhra Pradesh."
Himanshu Priyadarshi, chief public affairs, communications and sustainability officer, HCCB, said, “At HCCB, we are committed to strengthening communities through initiatives that directly address their most critical challenges. Through our community partnership programmes, we focus on improving public healthcare infrastructure, access to safe drinking water, skill development, enabling digital education, and creating livelihood opportunities to ensure a better quality of life for the communities we serve. We appreciate the support of the government and look forward to continuing our investment in Andhra Pradesh’s future.”
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