HCCB's Model Village Dedication Programme at Nemam and Andersonpet, Tamil Nadu

19 Feb 2019 07:59 PM

Nemam, December 18, 2018 : In line with its objective of enabling integrated development of communities as part of its Model Village Programme, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd today dedicated two villages of Tamil Nadu - Nemam and Andersonpet, as 'Model Villages' by undertaking a comprehensive development. Christina Ruggiero, Chief Executive Officer of Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) Pvt. Ltd, along with other local dignitaries were present to celebrate the impactful transition of the model villages. Multiple initiatives relating to drinking water, health, education, sanitation, livelihood, agriculture, and sustainable environment have benefited 337 households in the two villages.

Speaking on the occasion,, Christina Ruggiero, Chief Executive Officer of Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) Pvt. Ltd, said, "Our Model Village Programme is a key part of HCCB's overall commitment to the integrated development of neighbouring communities. We started several developmental interventions in Nemam and Andersonpet and are very pleased to see the progress in these villages and the impact it has had on local communities"

A host of dignitaries, government officials, and HCCB representatives were present on the occasion. Prominent among them were Christina Ruggiero, Chief Executive Officer of Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) Pvt. Ltd, Smt Mageswari Ravi kumar, IAS, Thiruvallur District Collector, Smt Ponni, IPS, Superintendent Of Police of Thiruvallur District, Sh Dr Jagan Moorthy, Ex MLA, Sh S. S. Kumar, Project Director, District Rural Development Agency, Thiruvallur District, Sh Dr T. Rajendhiran, Chief Educational Officer, Thiruvallur District, Sh Dr J. Prabakaran, Deputy Director - Public Health, Poonamallee, among others.

Major Interventions by HCCB in the two Villages
  1. Drinking water, Health, Education, Sanitation, Livelihood, Agriculture and Sustainable Environment benefitting 337 households.
  2. Two Bore wells commissioned at Nemam village, mitigating drinking water challenge.
  3. Supported PHC with ECG machine and refurbished Ambulance to enable villagers access to better health facilities.
  4. Reconstruction of School buildings at Nemam and Andersonpet, providing the students with Uniforms, School kits, upgrading the school to Smart Class. School attendance has now increased to 100%.
  5. Supporting Youth through computer classes and SHG women with Tailoring Machines, training to farmers on good Agricultural practices.
  6. 100 household sanitation blocks were constructed, making them "Open Defecation Free"
  7. Several programmes have been implemented to support livelihood of the village women by extending PRAGATHI training to 246 women participants.
About Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) Pvt. Ltd.

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. A network of 3,900 distributors, 250,000 farmers, 7000 suppliers and over 2 million retail outlets distribute the high quality, great tasting beverages manufactured by Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages. HCCB operates across 25 states in 493 districts. With 18 factories, HCCB manufactures and sells 55 products in 9 different categories

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