Chetak Foundation and DVCF (Dr Veena Chowdhary Foundation) sign an MoU for improving the eye health of drivers to enhance safety on the Indian roads..

Chetak Foundation, the CSR arm of Chetak Logistics, has partnered with DVCF (Dr. Veena Chowdhary Foundation) by Signing an MoU to work together in Health and Road Safety. The MoU was signed by Mr. Arun Arora, Head and Director of Chetak Foundation and Retd Col K.P. (Kanwar pal) Aggarwal, Chairperson of DVCF, in the presence of Mr. Sachin JKS haritasH, Director of Chetak Logistics, Mr. Mohit Aggarwal, Trustee, DVCF and teams from both Foundations. The partners propose to take up activities on the charter of both foundations. These include road safety awareness programs and eye check-up camps for driver communities.

Speaking on the occasion, Col K.P. Aggarwal, Chairperson of DVCF, said, `Our Foundation specializes in Eye checkups and treatment, and we are delighted to sign an MOU with Chetak Foundation to build upon our mutual strength and synergies. I am sure our shared values and this alliance will help the beneficiaries, including the drivers who are a major part of Indian logistics. We hope such initiatives inspire more organizations to join for such noble causes".

Mr Sachin JKS haritasH, Director of Chetak Group, said, `We are delighted to build upon the shared vision of Chetak Foundation and Dr Veena Chowdhary Foundation as we enter into a formal agreement to work together. We hope this alliance will help the less privileged get a better quality of life. Our father, Late Shri J K Sharma, created livelihood opportunities for thousands of people and was passionate about helping the underprivileged people in society. `We want to convey our appreciation to Col К.Р. Aggarwal and the entire team of DVCF forjoining us in our common objective of enhancing road safety through better eye health.
Chetak Foundation has conceived specific interventions to enhance beneficiaries` experience. Some of these include Oxygen Plus (an environmental initiative), Swasthya Plus (a Health initiative), Shikha Plus (an Education initiative) and Zindagi Plus (a Road Safety Initiative).
Besides DVCF, Chetak Foundation has also tied up with Delhi Skill & Entrepreneur University, GSV (Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya), VisionSpring, Sir Ganga Ram, Max & Fortis Hospitals, Delhi Metro, GMRVF, IOCL, Honda Motorcycle and Scooters India Ltd, Haryana Government, JCB, JBM (Jai Bharat Maruti), Escorts, SML Isuzu and CRPF for its health, nutrition, environment, and road safety projects.
Chetak Foundation was bestowed with the CSR India Award for Skill Development, CST Times Award for its Health Initiatives, and an ESG Award for Positive Social Impact. At the Social Impact Awards, the Foundation was also recognized and rated among the `Top 30 Most Trusted NGOs` for their exemplary work in Road safety and Hunger alleviation.

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 million 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, and Honda, among many others.

About Shri Jai Karan Sharma, Founder Chetak Group:
Mr Jai Karan Sharma was born in a farmer`s family in Jhinjhar, a small village in Haryana. Starting from scratch, he set up Chetak Logistics in 1979 and built Chetak Group into the leader in Logistics in India. Mr Sharma brought in the latest technologies and management techniques in Logistics. He excelled as a self-made entrepreneur who relentlessly pursued inclusive growth. He was numerously recognized as Transport Rattan and Transport Samrat (AIMTC), Outstanding National Citizen (NSG), and Rashtriya Udyog Rattan (LOBRD).
He left for his heavenly abode in October 2020.
inPosthumously, he was bestowed with the title The Logistics man of India` (Alden Global) 2021. India Post issued a stamp in his honour to recognize his contribution to the nation`s socio-economic development in 2022. Mr Sharma was also honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award` at Social Impact Awards by Brand Honchos in 2023. Hon`ble Union Cabinet Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Jairam Gadkari ji released a Biographical Book on Shri Jai Karan Sharma to honour and acknowledge him as a self-made entrepreneur and a philanthropist in March 2023.

About Dr Veena Chowdhary Foundation:
Dr Veena Chowdhary Foundation has been one of Haryana`s oldest and most trusted eye care hospitals since 2006. Shri Balbir Singh founded the DVCF and later migrated to the UK. Situated in the city of Shahabad Markanda, Distt. Kurukshetra, DVCF provides free eye treatment to poor and needy people. DVCF endeavours to correct the vision of patients who have lost their sight due to cataracts, using the latest and modern equipment, which not only restores the vision but their dignity, hope, and livelihood as well.