Chetak Foundation organized an Eye Checkup camp with Vision Spring in association with HMSI (Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India) at Tapukara warehouse..

Chetak Foundation took an initiative by organized an Eye Checkup Camp with Vision Spring team for the drivers at Honda 2 wheelers warehouse at Tapukara, Rajasthan. This initiative is an effort to acknowledge and recognize the hard work and contribution of drivers towards the growth of the Logistics sector in India and their role in nation building. Eye Checkup camp was carried out and free spectacles were also provided to those needing vision correction.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Atsushi Ogata, MD, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India said, "This initiative is a step towards ensuring road safety for all road users. We are happy to know that Chetak Foundation has identified this critical area and organized an eye-check up camp for truck drivers, in partnership with Vision Spring. This timely initiative is in line with Honda`s global values which strongly focus on road safety. We hope such initiatives inspires more organizations to come forward for such noble cause. Our best wishes to the Chetak Foundation for their social endeavors."

Mr. Sachin Haritash, Director, Chetak Group said, "We are delighted to build upon the shared vision of Chetak Foundation, HMSI and Vision Spring for enhancing road safety by setting up an eye-check up camp for truck drivers. This will help the less privileged get a better vision and thus be better prepared for employment, productivity, and safety. Our father Late Shri J K Sharma created livelihood opportunities for thousands of people and was passionate to help the underprivileged people in the society. We would like to convey our appreciation to Mr. Atsushi Ogata and the entire team of HMSI for their determination and support to ensure a better vision for drivers, thereby enhancing their safety and safety on the road," Besides HMSI, Chetak Foundation has also tied up with Delhi Skill & Entrepreneur University, VisionSpring, Sir Ganga Ram, Max & Fortis Hospitals, Delhi Metro, IOCL, Haryana Government and CRPF for its health, nutrition, environment, and road safety projects.

About HMSI and its CSR commitment towards Road Safety:
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI), the only Honda in the Indian 2Wheeler industry is the 100% subsidiary of Honda Motor Company Ltd., Japan, started its Indian operations at Manesar (District Gurgaon, Haryana) in May 2001.
For Honda globally, road safety comes first. As announced in April 2021, "Honda will strive for zero traffic collision fatalities involving Honda motorcycles and automobiles globally by 2050", Fulfilling its corporate social responsibility (CSR), HMSI has been promoting road safety in India since its start in 2001. Working towards the realization of Honda`s global safety vision, today HMSI`s road safety awareness initiative has spread to more than 50 lac Indians. Its team of skilled safety instructors conduct daily programs at its 10 adopted traffic parks across India and 7 Safety Driving Education Centers (SDEC).
Not only this, but all 1000 also dealerships of HMSI across India spread road safety awareness. HMSI`s proprietary virtual riding simulator increases the risk-prediction ability of riders; while new customers too are given Pre-Delivery Safety Advise (PDSA) before they start riding at every dealership across India.
Additionally, ensuring that learning does not stop in the new normal, HMSI started the digital road safety education initiative Honda Road Safety E-Gurukul. Since its start in May`20, this initiative has sensitized 8 Lac+ individuals on importance of being aware & responsible road users.

About Chetak Group:
Established in 1979, Chetak Group takes pride in its long-range strategy of providing comprehensive logistics solutions to its customers. Equipped with its own 2 Lakh sq. ft modern warehousing facilities, across India, the Group provides Total Supply Chain Solutions including Transportation Services through all modes, Warehousing & Distribution, International Freight Forwarding, Customs Clearance & Logistics Services.
The group, located in Delhi, the national capital, has 60 offices and branches spread across India at major industrial hubs, to provide effective solutions to its customers.
Chetak Group is known for its `On-time performance and Quality Service leading to an impressive clientele of industry leaders in automobiles since its inception. These include all major national and global automobile brands such as Maruti Suzuki, Tata, Hyundai, JCB, Kia, Honda, among many others.

About VisionSpring
VisionSpring is a pioneering for purpose organization creating access to clear vision through eyeglasses. It uses innovative strategies to reach low-income people with eye-screenings and eyeglasses. This helps them see clearly, earn, and learn better, and lead safer lives.
The organization works across 23 states in India and partners with more than 500 organizations, including Government agencies, healthcare facilities/hospitals, CSRs, and NGOs. Its core program areas are: See to Earn (including Clear Vision Workplaces), See to Learn, and See to be Safe. It also works extensively to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and create vaccination awareness and access.