Colgate Partners with Goa Government to Elevate Oral Health Education

Colgate's Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® initiative is enhancing oral health education for children in India. Partnering with the Government of Goa, Colgate aims to positively impact 2,00,000 children by 2025. The program previously impacted 52 lakh students in 8 states and focuses on essential oral care habits.

Colgate's Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® (BSBF) initiative is taking a significant leap in promoting oral health education for children in India. In collaboration with the Government of Goa, Colgate has committed to positively influencing 2,00,000 school children by 2025. This move follows the program's success, having already impacted over 52 lakh students across eight states.

Last week, Colgate strengthened their position by partnering with the Government of Uttar Pradesh, aiming to reach 50 lakh students in two years. The initiative's launch in Goa was officially inaugurated by the Honourable Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant and Mrs. Prabha Narasimhan, Colgate-Palmolive India's MD & CEO, at Sharda English High School in Marcela, Goa.

Dr. Sawant emphasized the significance of oral health for overall well-being, while Mrs. Narasimhan highlighted Colgate's commitment to spreading oral care awareness and its historical ties with Goa. Since 1976, the BSBF program has impacted over 176 million children nationwide, focusing on key oral health practices and prevention measures.

(With inputs from agencies.)