National: This World Water Day, PepsiCo India has unveiled a special film on sustainable water management and community upliftment, sharing the real-life stories of hope and transformation from Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.
PepsiCo India shines a light on the human faces behind its water conservation efforts — families, farmers, and schoolchildren highlighting how initiatives enabling access to safe water and promoting climate-adaptive solutions are transforming their lives. Guided by its ‘Partnership of Progress’ principle, the company’s continued efforts are not just replenishing water sources; they are nurturing dreams, fostering resilience, fostering long-term community resilience and enabling a water-secure future.
In partnership with the FORCE Trust, PepsiCo India is spearheading two transformative initiatives in Uttar Pradesh to ensure water security and better sanitation for those who need it most.
Under the Water and WASH initiative, over 50,000 residents across 13 water-risk villages in Mathura now have access to safe water, including a 1000-litre-per-hour Community RO facility maintained through community action and safe drinking water points installed in 11 schools, positively impacting over 3,200 children. For these young minds, access to clean water means healthier days, better school attendance, and a water-secure future.
Through the Watershed Health Initiative in Hathras, PepsiCo India-FORCE Trust collaboration has pioneered the Gaon ka Pani Gaon Mein model in Chintagarhi village to enable rainwater harvesting, storage, and its recharge into the groundwater system, preventing unnecessary runoff and maximising local water availability. This initiative is more than just a conservation effort—it is a promise to communities, ensuring that water remains a source of life, not a daily struggle. The village now stands as a testament to what collective action can achieve, a revived pond, water-efficient farming techniques, and extensive community awareness programs that serve as a beacon of possibility for other villages across the country.
Yashika Singh, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and Sustainability Head, PepsiCo India and South Asia said, “At PepsiCo India, we believe that true progress is built on collective action. We are working hand-in-hand with communities to develop scalable water solutions that have a lasting impact. The inauguration of the Community RO facility in Mehrana (Mathura) is a step toward this vision—ensuring safe drinking water for families while fostering resilience at the grassroots level. What makes this initiative truly special is the way community members are actively investing in and managing their own water resources, making it a true partnership of progress while securing a more sustainable future for all. This World Water Day, we reaffirm our aim to strengthen communities through responsible water stewardship.”
Through these initiatives PepsiCo India continues to drive change, empowering communities with sustainable solutions that enhance water security, improve livelihoods, and foster long-term resilience.
Watch the video here