CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Vim, a trusted name in dishwashing brands, recently launched their ‘Equal Vows’ campaign, featuring a renowned Bollywood couple, Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa that represent the value of equality in their marriage. The campaign, conceptualized by Lowe Lintas, redefines modern relationships by leveraging the cultural significance of wedding vows, encouraging couples to be equal in taking responsibility for household chores. With a vision to drive lasting social change, the initiative aims to reach couples across the country, and inspire them to pledge to equal partnerships.
As part of its ongoing efforts, Vim collaborated with Satchikitsa Prasarak Mandal, an NGO that organizes mass weddings annually at Yavatmal, Maharashtra. The brand has released a film capturing the nuptials of 120 couples, witnessing them pledging to share household responsibilities. The officiating priest emphasized, “This initiative makes the responsibility of running a household equal for both the husband and the wife. This ideology should be propagated.” This message has been further reinforced in the film, highlighting that if responsibilities in marriages today are shouldered equally by couples, then their vows should also reflect the same.
Vim has also leveraged Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to connect with consumers through a partnership with Swiggy Instamart, utilizing the quick commerce opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of #EqualVow. As the season of love becomes the ideal time for couples to reflect on their relationships, individuals making gift purchases on the platform are reminded of equality through complimentary branded kitchen merchandise like fridge magnets that carry the message of equality of chores in the form of an equal vow printed on them. This has served to inspire consumers to rethink their contributions to household chores and encourage shared responsibilities in the spirit of togetherness.
Ashwini Rao, Head of Home and Hygiene at HUL, emphasized the campaign’s purpose “Household responsibilities have long been shaped by cultural norms, often placing an unequal burden on women. With the ‘Equal Vows’ campaign, we aim to inspire a cultural shift toward chore neutrality, encouraging couples to take on responsibilities and chores equally. This initiative goes beyond dishwashing—it’s about challenging outdated mindsets and driving real social change. Through our collaboration with Satchikitsa Prasarak Mandal, Swiggy Instamart, and Bharat Matrimony, we are bringing #EqualVow into homes across the country.”
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