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Commenting on the initiative, CM Devendra Fadnavis\u00a0said that Maharashtra\u2019s development journey hinges on inclusive growth, and partnerships such as these strengthen the government\u2019s vision of bridging gaps between urban and tribal communities. Pic\/News18<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), one of India\u2019s leading FMCG companies, has formalised multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the district administrations of Pune, Ratnagiri, Palghar, and Jalgaon to accelerate inclusive development in Maharashtra. The agreements, signed in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis<\/a>, Water Resources and Disaster Management Minister Girish Mahajan, and Environment & Climate Change Minister Pankaja\u00a0Munde, mark a significant push to extend CSR-driven development initiatives to rural and tribal regions. Project SHINE, HCCB\u2019s flagship CSR programme, will focus on empowering women, improving access to water and healthcare, strengthening education, and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities across these districts. The programme\u2019s design emphasises alignment with district-level development plans, ensuring initiatives are relevant, scalable, and impactful.<\/span><\/p>\n

Through the partnership, HCCB will co-create interventions with local administrations, led by District Collectors Shri Devender Singh (Ratnagiri), Dr. Indu\u00a0Rani Jakhar\u00a0(Palghar), Shri Ayush\u00a0Prasad (Jalgaon), and Shri Jitendra Dudi\u00a0(Pune). These interventions include rejuvenation of water bodies, construction of overhead tanks, upgradation of Anganwadis\u00a0and Primary Health Centres (PHCs), and strengthening of hygiene, sanitation, and nutrition awareness through WASH initiatives. The MoUs\u00a0also cover the deployment of electric vehicles for waste collection, expansion of Nagrik Soochna Kendras\u00a0(NSKs) to improve access to government schemes, digital literacy, and skill-building initiatives for youth. Women\u2019s Self-Help Groups (SHGs) will be supported with training and resources to promote entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods. By weaving together healthcare, education, and livelihood interventions, HCCB aims to create resilient, self-sustaining communities in Maharashtra\u2019s rural belts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Commenting on the initiative, CM Devendra Fadnavis\u00a0said that Maharashtra\u2019s development journey hinges on inclusive growth, and partnerships such as these strengthen the government\u2019s vision of bridging gaps between urban and tribal communities. Echoing the sentiment, Himanshu Sekhar Priyadarshi, VP & Chief PACS Officer, HCCB, emphasised the company\u2019s long-term commitment to community empowerment and sustainable growth. He noted that the programme would directly address district-specific challenges<\/span>\u2014from water security in tribal hamlets to upskilling youth for future-ready jobs. To date, HCCB\u2019s CSR programmes have already touched over 1.2 lakh individuals across Maharashtra. With the new MoUs, the company aims to deepen its footprint by aligning with local administrations and scaling its initiatives for maximum social impact. Project SHINE is anchored on five pillars\u2014environmental sustainability, health and hygiene, women\u2019s empowerment, education and skills, and community empowerment\u2014providing a comprehensive model for rural development.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mayuresh Ganapatye, News Editor at News18.com, writes on politics and civic issues, as well as human interests stories. He has been covering Maharashtra and Goa for more than a decade. Follow him at @mayuganapa…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Mayuresh Ganapatye, News Editor at News18.com, writes on politics and civic issues, as well as human interests stories. He has been covering Maharashtra and Goa for more than a decade. Follow him at @mayuganapa… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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