Nestle was founded in 1866 and is now the world's largest food and beverage company. It has over 250,000 employees operating 511 factories across 86 countries. In India, Nestle focuses its corporate social responsibility efforts on nutrition, water and sanitation, and rural development. Key initiatives include improving nutrition awareness, increasing access to safe water, supporting sustainable farming, and employee volunteering. Nestle implements these programs through partnerships with NGOs, experts, and the government.