Diageo India and BharatCares launch WASH projects in Meghalaya schools

Diageo India (United Spirits Ltd.) in partnership with BharatCares, a social impact organisation, launched Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) projects in Seng Khasi Upper Primary School (Mawlai Khasi Hills) and Soso Tham Memorial School (Lawsohtun) in Meghalaya. The inauguration ceremony was held in the presence of members from Diageo India and BharatCares.

The projects will benefit over 120 students and staff members by supporting a healthier, safer, and more conducive learning environment. Through this initiative, Diageo India and BharatCares will set up a dedicated RO plant, renovate drinking water station with modern filtration system along with the school boundary wall and toilets at the Seng Khasi Upper Primary School.

In addition, a new classroom with a dyna roof, separate toilets for boys and girls along with a handwashing station, an RO plant and drinking water station will be constructed at the Soso Tham Memorial School.Navdeep Singh Mehram, Head – CSR & Sustainability, Diageo India said, “At Diageo India, preserving water for life is a key priority under our Society 2030 ESG action plan. We have been championing water stewardship within our communities by investing in improving access to WASH.”Diageo India has launched multiple WASH projects impacting communities across 8 states in India.