Srikalahasti, Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh, May 28: Hindustan Coca–Cola Beverages (HCCB) facilitated the handover of electric-vehicle (EV) waste collection trucks to local Gram Panchayats and supported the inauguration of an RO filtration unit as part of its flagship community partnership programme, Project SHINE. The EV waste collection trucks were handed over to the Gram Panchayats in the presence of Shri Bojjala Venkata Sudheer Reddy, Hon’ble MLA, Srikalahasti Assembly Constituency, Government of Andhra Pradesh, local officials, and community members.
Serving communities in Cherlopalli, Thondamanadu, and Kapugunneri, the deployed EV waste‑collection vehicles will cover around 50 waste‑collection routes across these villages and help enhance door‑to‑door waste‑collection efficiency for the local Gram Panchayats. Through partnerships with local municipalities and governing bodies across India, HCCB continues to invest in sustainable waste‑management and electric‑mobility infrastructure.
Access to safe drinking water is a key focus of HCCB‘s CSR initiatives. The company installed a water filtration unit in Kalujumitta, Challapalem Gram Panchayat, providing villagers with access to safe drinking water and enhancing their quality of life. These community-focussed initiatives highlight HCCB‘s dedication to meeting critical needs and promoting development.
HCCB continues to strengthen community infrastructure through targeted regional interventions. An Anganwadi centre renovated at Katrakayala Gunta Village in Yerpedu Mandal was dedicated to the local community, enhancing facilities for early childhood care and learning. These region-specific initiatives reflect HCCB’s sustained commitment to addressing essential needs and fostering inclusive growth in rural areas.
Speaking at the inauguration, Shri Bojjala Venkata Sudheer Reddy, Hon’ble MLA, Srikalahasti Assembly Constituency, said “Strengthening the rural economy and improving the standard of life in rural areas remain core priorities for the Government of Andhra Pradesh. The electric waste‑collection vehicles provided to the Gram Panchayats of Cherlopalli, Thondamanadu, and Kapugunneri, along with the RO Water Plant established at Kalujumitta in Challapalem Gram Panchayat, will contribute to ongoing community‑development efforts in these areas and support progress in neighbouring villages as well. Partnerships with organisations like HCCB reflect a collaborative approach to meeting local needs and strengthening rural communities across the Srikalahasti region.”
Himanshu Priyadarshi, Chief Public Affairs, Communications & Sustainability Officer, HCCB, said “At HCCB, we firmly believe that the country’s growth begins in its rural regions, and community partnership is central to how we operate. Through Project SHINE, we work closely with local stakeholders on practical, community‑focused solutions that expand access to safe drinking water, improve sanitation, enable cleaner waste‑collection fleets, and support local economies by empowering women and youth — helping rural communities around our manufacturing plants feel better supported. We value the partnership of the Government of Andhra Pradesh, the Gram Panchayats, and community members, and look forward to continuing our investment in Andhra Pradesh’s future.”
Project SHINE is built on five core thematic areas: Sustainable Solutions for Environment & Disaster Management; Health & Hygiene through WASH Initiatives; Inclusive Growth via Women
Empowerment & Livelihood; Nurturing Potential with Education & Skill Building; and Empowering Communities for a Better Future. Through Project SHINE, HCCB continues to undertake various CSR initiatives in Andhra Pradesh, including health and hygiene awareness programs, waste‑management projects, and skill‑development training for women and youth.
HCCB remains committed to fostering meaningful change by working closely with local communities and government stakeholders to support inclusive and sustainable growth across the state.