Government of Uttar Pradesh honors Colgate for reaching 60 lakh students with Oral Health Education through Bright Smiles, Bright Futures Program

Colgate further commits to training Anganwadi workers in Ayodhya to expand impact

MUMBAI, India , Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Government of Uttar Pradesh has recognized Colgate India for its significant contributions to Oral Health awareness through its flagship program, Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® (BSBF). The esteemed felicitation was presented by the Honorable Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Smt. Anandiben Patel, at the CSR Conclave held at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University in Ayodhya.

The recognition celebrates a major milestone – As of August 2025, the BSBF program has provided oral health education to over 60 lakh students across 39 districts and over 16,000 schools in Uttar Pradesh. This underscores Colgate’s unwavering commitment to the government’s vision of fostering healthier communities.

“We are deeply honored to receive this recognition from the Hon’ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh, acknowledging our commitment to driving oral health education in the state,” said Shilpashree Muniswamappa, Director – Communications & ESG, Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited. This reinforces our belief that simple habits built at an early age can significantly contribute to a healthier nation. We are inspired to continue working hand-in-hand with schools, communities, dentists and the government to reach over 2 crore children across the state of Uttar Pradesh, and create a lasting impact, as we firmly believe every child deserves a healthy, confident smile.”

Building on this success, Colgate has also committed to engaging with Anganwadi workers across 2,300 centres in Ayodhya to provide comprehensive training and capacity building on oral health education, which will impact 2.4 lakh children, additionally Colgate is also presenting academic books to 5000 students in the district

As the Colgate BSBF® program continues to expand and strengthen, Colgate invites everyone to join this vital movement towards a healthier, brighter India, starting with the simple yet powerful habit of brushing twice a day.

About Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited

Colgate-Palmolive is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people and the planet. Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited is the market leader in oral care in the country, committed to delivering sustainable, profitable growth for its shareholders, while fostering an inclusive workplace for its people. With a primary focus on science-led innovations in oral care & personal care in the Indian market, the company is recognized for its leadership and innovative efforts in advancing sustainability and community well-being. Among its recent accomplishments, the company has made significant strides in reducing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, conserving water and energy at its manufacturing facilities, empowering women with financial and digital literacy, and enhancing children’s oral health through the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® program.

For more information about Colgate’s global business and how it is building a future to smile about, visit www.colgatepalmolive.co.in.

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