Axalta Continues PPES Partnership to Support 140 Girls

India, September 23, 2026: Axalta (AXTA), a global coatings company, is continuing its longstanding partnership with the Pardada Pardadi Educational Society (PPES) to support education and development opportunities for girls in Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh.

Through its support this year, Axalta will benefit 140 girls enrolled in the PPES programme. The partnership, which has continued for nearly two decades, focuses on providing educational opportunities and support services to girls from underserved communities.

Under the programme, sponsored students receive support covering school education, books, uniforms, meals, transportation and healthcare. The programme also includes sports, STEM learning opportunities, leadership development and personality-building initiatives.

The PPES programme supports students from kindergarten through college, with the stated aim of helping them pursue careers and achieve economic independence. Axalta’s support is intended to complement classroom education with these additional services and learning opportunities.

“At Axalta, we believe education, particularly STEM education, is one of the most powerful drivers of social mobility and gender equality. Through our financial support of 140 girls at PPES, we are investing in the next generation of leaders, innovators, and professionals. We are proud to continue our longstanding partnership with PPES and support its mission of empowering girls through education,” said Dr. Prameela Susarla, Vice President and Managing Director, Axalta India.

The partnership is also focused on community-based programmes aimed at addressing educational and social barriers faced by girls. PPES works with students and communities through its education programme, which extends support through different stages of schooling and higher education.

“We are deeply grateful to Axalta for its unwavering support. Sponsoring the students is not only changing lives today but creating opportunities for future generations of girls,” said a PPES representative.

Axalta and PPES said their ongoing collaboration will continue to focus on expanding educational opportunities, gender equality and support for girls in the communities served by the programme.