21 Jan, 2023 | Haryana     |     Press Release

Shri Jai Karan Sharma, Founder, Chetak Group was bestowed upon with the "Life Time Achievement Award" ..

Late Shri Jai Karan Sharma, Founder, Chetak Group was bestowed with the "Life Time Achievement Award" at Social Impact Awards, on January 21, 2023 held in Gurgaon. He started from scratch and went on to set up the Chetak Group and created a new benchmark in automobile logistics in India, bringing the logistics sector to the mainstream. He was a business statesman and a pioneer who brought innovation and the latest technologies to the logistics sector. As a business leader, for many, he remains an icon and a model to follow. He was acclaimed as the leading entrepreneur of the 20th century and was commended for his dynamic, path-breaking and innovative genius. He was an inspirational leader, and his success sparked the imagination of a generation of progressive Indian entrepreneurs and businesses. Many national and international organizations have recognized his contributions to the nation`s social and economic development.

He was awarded the "Transport Rattan" by AIMTC, the "Rastriya Udyog Rattan" Award by LOBRD, and the "Outstanding National Citizen" Award by NSG. He was bestowed with the title of "Transport Samrat" by AIMTС and the Udyog Rattan Award by the Institute of Economic Studies.
The recognition did not stop, even as he left for his heavenly abode October 2020.
Alden Global declared him the "Logistics Man of India`, in 2021 for his outstanding contribution to the Logistics sector and the industry. The Indian Postal Department issued a stamp to honour Jai Karan Sharma ji for contributing to social development and helping the underprivileged. The stamp was released by Hon`ble Union Minister for Tourism & Culture Shri Kishan Reddy ji last year.His dream lives on through the Chetak Foundation, a social arm of Chetak Group, set up by his family as a tribute to him and his vision of making a positive impact on the lives of underprivileged communities.
Inspired by Jai Karan Sharma, Chetak Foundation also believes in empowering society through education and has thus announced the setting up of the Jai-Krishna Logistics Awards and Jai-Krishna Scholarship (named after our parents) for underprivileged and deserving students.

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 anp 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, and Honda, among many others.


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