HCCB dedicates community water stations, renovates 3 Anganwadi centres and lab room at Byramangala Public Health Centre in Bidadi

19 Feb 2019 08:51 PM

Bidadi, July 07, 2017: Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd (HCCBPL) collaborated with the Bidadi Corporation, Department of Women and Child Development, Department of Health & Family Welfare of Ramanagara and Sarvodaya Integrated Rural Development Society to dedicate community water stations in the locality besides other initiatives for the welfare of the local community. An event to this effect was successfully organized in Jogaradoddi village of Bidadi cluster today at 3:30 PM. The Chief Guests were Mr. Balakrishna, Member of Legislative Assembly, Magadi Constituency and Mrs. Venkatamma Ramakrishnayya, President, Bidadi Corporation.

The community water station dedicated in Jogaradoddi has the capacity to dispense 1000 litres of drinking water per hour. It is estimated to benefit over 1000 households in the vicinity.

Anganwadis in Medanahalli, Jogaradoddi, and Kempashettidoddi were renovated by HCCBPL and were also provided with learning/toy kits. In addition, learning and toy kits were distributed at anganwadis in Abbanakuppe and Kenchanakuppe. This is expected to benefit over 150 kids who are enrolled in these anganwadies.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Balakrishna, Member of Legislative Assembly, Magadi constituency said, “It is indeed quite commendable that HCCBPL has dedicated water stations at Jogaradoddi which will benefit many households in the vicinity. The company’s commitment to helping kids in anganwadis by renovating them and providing learning and toy kits is praiseworthy. The kids will grow up to be educated and skilled youths in future which will aid the progress of the local communities."?

Additionally, HCCBPL also renovated a lab room in the Byramangala Primary Health Centre which is estimated to benefit the people who are accessing health services from this PHC.

Mr. Dhananjaya Kulkarni, Zonal Head- Public Affairs and Communications, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages said, "This activity has been a key part of Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages' overall commitment towards empowering the local communities around our bottling plants. It is very heartening to witness such an enthusiastic response and participation from the Anganwadi centres of this region."?

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Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd, is one of India’s largest FMCG manufacturing and distribution companies. It is responsible for the manufacture, package, sale and distribution of beverages under the trademarks of The Coca-Cola Company. The Company owns and operates 19 factories. It also sources from and supports 9 contract packers’ plants. A network of 4,000 distributors and over 2.1 million retail outlets distribute the high quality, great tasting beverages manufactured by Hindustan Coca-Cola.

The Company has always placed high value on good citizenship and to that end, is supporting communities by enhancing skills of rural youth through Career Development Centre, improving the lives of communities around its bottling plant by very focused intervention in the areas of access to safe drinking water, sanitation and promoting sustainable agriculture through Integrated Watershed Management Projects under Public-Private-Community partnerships.

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