The Nation Builders series by The Logical Indian highlights individuals, companies, and institutions making a positive impact in India’s socio-economic landscape through responsible business practices, CSR initiatives, and a focus on sustainability. One such example is Procter & Gamble (P&G) India, a global leader in consumer goods. P&G India has been operating in India for over three decades, with a range of popular brands like Vicks, Gillette, Pampers, and Whisper.
P&G India’s CSR program, P&G Shiksha, has been committed to addressing barriers to quality education for underserved communities since 2005. The program focuses on infrastructure development, early childhood education, community-based learning, and digital remedial learning. Over the last 19 years, P&G Shiksha has impacted over 4.5 million children, constructing thousands of classrooms and partnering with organizations like Round Table India, Pratham Education Foundation, and Educational Initiatives.
The program’s efforts align with India’s National Education Policy, focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy. P&G India’s commitment to education has been recognized, with the company’s CSR spend totaling over ₹30 crores in FY 2023, with a single-minded focus on education. Enakshee Deva, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility and Communications, stresses the company’s commitment to helping communities through education, driven by P&G Shiksha’s “ambition of driving continued positive impact in communities through education.”
The Logical Indian commends P&G India’s consistent and meaningful contributions to nation-building, recognizing that their efforts demonstrate a holistic approach, intertwining profitability and social responsibility, and embodying the true spirit of being a Nation Builder.