NEW DELHI : India’s top 12 packaged consumer goods makers have signed up to work with the government for Suraksha Stores—an initiative in which companies will help neighbourhood stores ensure safety and hygiene practices.
Nestle India, Britannia Industries Ltd, Marico Ltd, J&J Consumer, Dabur India Ltd, Tata Consumer Products, Procter and Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd, Mondelez India, Hindustan Unilever Ltd, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd, ITC Ltd, Colgate-Palmolive Co. (India) Ltd are on the initial list, said industry executives aware of the government’s plans.
Initially, one million stores will be covered, as per the plans of the Union consumer affairs ministry. The companies will adopt neighbourhood stores and help them with