The refreshed initiative aims to strengthen early childhood education, improve foundational learning and empower communities through better educational opportunities.

Marico Limited has introduced a new identity for its flagship education-focused corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme, renaming it Nihar Shanti Mazbooti Ki Paathshala from its earlier name, Nihar Shanti Paathshala Funwala. The announcement comes ahead of Children’s Day and reflects the company’s continued focus on improving education for children from underserved communities.

The initiative aims to build strong learning foundations among young children while highlighting the importance of women’s decisions in shaping better futures for families and society. Through its educational programmes, Marico seeks to improve learning outcomes and create opportunities for children to develop essential skills from an early age.

The programme has already made a significant impact across communities. It has trained more than 1.26 lakh teachers and reached approximately 12.69 lakh students through various interventions.

In the financial year 2025-26, the initiative reached over 3,500 children in the three-to-six-year age group. It also extended support to 260 Anganwadi workers and helpers and engaged more than 1,500 parents in its educational activities.

Commenting on the development, Amit Bhasin, Chief Legal Officer, Group Counsel and Secretary of the CSR Committee at Marico Limited, said education plays an important role in transforming children’s futures while also strengthening families and communities.He noted that the programme is aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP), particularly its focus on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN). The initiative aims to help children develop essential learning abilities and confidence during their early years.

The new name reflects the programme’s broader ambition of moving beyond fun-based learning activities towards creating lasting educational outcomes. It also brings the Nihar Shanti brand and its CSR initiative together under the message, “Mazboot Faislon Se Banta Hai Mazboot Bhavishya”, highlighting how strong decisions can lead to a stronger future.

Through this renewed identity, Marico aims to continue its efforts towards improving access to quality education, supporting educators and parents, and building stronger foundations for the next generation.