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Community Recognition to Coca–Cola India

Coca–Cola India was recently acknowledged for its various citizenship initiatives in Kaladera in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Sunil Sharma of Coca–Cola India received the certificate of appreciation from the Cultural Council of the Kaladera community during the celebration of Holi, the festival of colors and joy.

“I’m deeply honored by the recognition of the people of Kaladera” said Sunil Sharma. “Coca–Cola India has always placed very high value on citizenship and has taken various initiatives to conserve water in the area.”

Coca–Cola India has worked with the government, local bodies and the entire community of Kaladera in the area of water conservation. This includes restoration of Sarai Bawri & Kale Hanuman ki Bawri – historical step wells (over 400 years old), providing water to the people of the community. The company has constructed over 140 recharge shafts in the area. Rain water harvesting projects have been set up in various schools, government bodies and community areas.

“No other company has ever come forward and worked towards the welfare of the Kaladera Community except Coca–Cola,” said Bhura Mal Sharma, a 65–year-old farmer. “We appreciate the efforts taken by Coca–Cola for the conservation of water in Kaladera.”

“The rain water systems installed by Coca–Cola ensure that the rain water goes back into the ground which is very beneficial to the farmers,“ said Shri Hanuman Sahay a 70-year-old farmer. “If we get good rains this year, the results will speak for themselves.”

In addition, Coca–Cola India developed an annual scholarship program for the students in the nearby villages for the fifth consecutive year and also supports ‘Aap Ki Beti’ (your daughter) program to provide education to females.

“The roads, hospitals, medical camps, hand pumps and more all indicate that Coca–Cola cares for Kaladera. We are confident that the company will carry on need based developmental programs in future also,” said Shri Bhagwan Sahai ji, a local social worker and leader.

“The presence of a company like Coca–Cola in the area is a blessing for the local people of Kaladera,” added Shiv Sahay, a 60–year–old farmer and a civil contractor.

“The certificate of appreciation that we presented to Mr. Sunil Sharma is a token of thanks for the relentless efforts of Coca–Cola for the welfare of the community”, said Sitaram Sanwaria, President, Cultural Council, Kaladera Community.

“There is no better way to be recognized for your dedicated community efforts than by the people of the community themselves. Getting such recognition at Holi, which is a festival of colors and binds people together shows the confidence that the community has in us,” concluded Sunil Sharma.