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Colgate-Palmolive partners with Haryana Government to advance Oral Health Education for 57 Lakh School Children
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited has announced a significant collaboration with the Government of Haryana to expand its flagship initiative, Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® (BSBF). This partnership aims to provide essential oral health education to 57 lakh school children throughout the state. The BSBF program currently reaches over 10 million children annually across various Indian states.
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