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Coca-Cola India was recently acknowledged for the various citizenship initiatives in & around Kaladera in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Sunil Sharma, who’s been associated with Coca-Cola India received the certificate of appreciation on behalf of the company from the Cultural Council of the Kaladera community during the celebration of Holi, the festival of colors & joy.

"I’m deeply honored by the recognition of the people of Kaladera" said Sunil Sharma with his face painted in the colors of festivity.

"Coca-Cola India, has always placed very high value on citizenship and has taken various initiatives to conserve water the area."

Coca-Cola India has worked with the government, local bodies & 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 & the community areas.

Sitaram Sanwaria, President, Cultural council, Kaladera Community and a local resident, presenting the certification of appreciation to Sunil Sharma, as a token of appreciation to Coca-Cola India for its community efforts during Holi celebrations, a festival of colors where people play with colors and have fun & enjoyment. The festival aims at bringing the society together & strengthen the social fabric of the country

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

"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 and if we get good rains this year the results will speak for themselves." Said Shri Hanuman Sahay a 70-year-old farmer.

In addition, Coca-Cola India has undertaken an annual scholarship program for the students in the nearby villages for the fifth consecutive year. Amongst various educational initiatives, Coca-Cola also supports ’Aap Ki Beti’ (your daughter) program to provide education to a girl child.

"The roads, hospitals, medical camps, hand pumps etc. 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 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 ways to be recognized for your dedicated community efforts than by the people of the community themselves. Getting such a 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.