Reckitt Partners with Seven Organisations to Expand Health and Hygiene Initiatives Across India

New Delhi, July 31, 2026: Reckitt has signed Letters of Intent (LOIs) with seven organisations to strengthen health, hygiene, sanitation and environmental awareness programmes across India. The three-year collaborations (2026–2029) aim to reach 100 million beneficiaries through direct community engagement, representing a 3.5-fold increase over the previous year.

The partnerships bring together implementation agencies, multilateral organisations, educational institutions, media platforms and thought leaders to expand Reckitt's flagship social initiatives, including Dettol Banega Swasth India, Dettol School Hygiene Education Programme, Durex The Birds and Bees Talk (TBBT), Harpic World Toilet College, and the Harpic Safe Sanitation Programme.

According to the company, the collaborations will focus on health and hygiene education, adolescent wellbeing, sanitation, climate resilience and community engagement. Partners include UNEP India, Sesame Workshop India, Jagran Pehel, ADRA India, Amar Jyoti Foundation, MASH Project Foundation, and Forbes India (Network18). The initiatives will incorporate AI-based learning tools, climate education, digital learning models and life-skills programmes aligned with national development priorities.

Commenting on the initiative, Gaurav Jain, Executive Vice President, South Asia, Reckitt, said, "India's diversity demands partnerships that can translate purpose into meaningful action at the community level. At Reckitt, we are driven by a simple philosophy of leaving no one behind as we work towards delivering Better Health in More Hands, Every Day. From empowering children through hygiene and climate education, to advancing adolescent wellbeing and building stronger sanitation ecosystems, these collaborations represent a shared commitment to creating lasting impact. We envision an India where no child suffers from preventable diseases and every young person has the opportunity to lead a healthier life."

Ms. Divya Datt, Deputy Head, UNEP India, said, “A healthy planet and healthy people are not two separate goals. This partnership brings together Reckitt's reach through the Dettol Banega Swasth India campaign and its work with families and communities across the country, with UNEP's expertise in environmental science and policy to drive meaningful behaviour change on the ground. We look forward to working together to create lasting impact for people and the planet.”

Reckitt said the partnerships are designed to accelerate community-led behavioural change, strengthen school-based health education and improve sanitation and sustainability outcomes. The collaborations also support national initiatives, including Viksit Bharat 2047, Swachh Bharat Mission, Jal Jeevan Mission, the National Education Policy 2020, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).