AkzoNobel India, the leading global paints and coatings company and maker of Dulux, has brought new cheer and bright skies as a new year gift for the young students of government SDMC Pratibha School in Jonapur, New Delhi.
AkzoNobel India brings smiles to 1300 students by adding colour to SDMC Pratibha school in Jonapur, New Delhi under its Lets Colour initiative
With a passion to add colour in people’s lives under its ‘Let’s Colour‘ program, AkzoNobel India repainted the government school where more than 1300 young girls and boys are enrolled from the first to fifth standard.
Nearly 50 excited people including primary class children, teachers, AkzoNobel employee volunteers and women painters of AkzoNobel Paint Academy came together under the Let’s Colour program to brighten up the school which was last painted nearly six years ago.
The transformation that took place over one month, involved over 500 liters of AkzoNobel’s Dulux range of decorative paints applied over 30,000 square feet school area.
For the children excited to return to school after 2 years, AkzoNobel rings in a forecast of Bright Skies, smiles and unlimited possibilities
Psychological studies show that colours can have a significant influence on our mood and behavior. As colour experts from over 200 years, AkzoNobel’s team went on an overdrive to bring a cheerful and stimulating learning environment to the school under its Let’s Colour program.
The transformative power of paint is now felt everywhere. The specially created art mural in the school faade inspires children to realize their dreams which are as limitless as the skies. The vibrant rainbow in the assembly area and the colourful pillars reflect happiness as children get ready to meet each other again. Bright Skies in the classrooms bring nature and openness to the learning environment.
Making this initiative even more special was the launch of Bright SkiesTM – AkzoNobel’s Colour of the Year 2022 in India.
Rajiv Rajgopal, Managing Director, AkzoNobel India, stated, “In 2021, an extensive global trend research conducted by AkzoNobel’s team of in-house color experts and international design professionals revealed that after a spell of feeling shut in, people want open air and a breath of fresh air. Using these insights, we have now introduced Bright Skies, our Color of the Year 2022 in India. The airy, light blue colour opens up and revitalizes spaces with its palette of soft neutrals and joyful hues. Energized with Bright Skies, the school now reflects the limitless skies and inspires children to achieve their colourful dreams with a fresh approach.”
The repainting of SDMC Pratibha school is a manifestation of our ‘Let’s Colour‘ initiative, that is an integral part of our social outreach program ‘AkzoNobel Cares‘ that focuses on uplifting and renovating communities, as well as educating future generations. It is a key component of the People pillar of our People. Planet. Paint. approach to sustainable business.
Let’s Colour uses the power of paint to transform lives by uplifting communities, changing behaviour and making living spaces more fun, livable and enjoyable. Till date, nearly 2405 Let’s Colour projects have been completed globally involving more than 13,000 volunteers and 1.6 million liters of paint, benefitting more than 82 million people in 46 countries.
About AkzoNobel
We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.
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About AkzoNobel India Limited
AkzoNobel India has been present in India for over 60 years and is a significant player in the paints industry. In 2008, the company became a member of the AkzoNobel Group. With employee strength of around 1,500, AkzoNobel India has manufacturing sites, offices and a distribution network spread across the country. All manufacturing facilities have a state-of-the-art environmental management system. Its commitment to Health, Safety, Environment and Security (HSE&S) has been among the best-in-class globally, with due care being taken to protect people and the environment.
For more information, please visit www.akzonobel.co.in.
