Chetak Foundation rolls out a mega Vision Campaign in Haryana, the janambhoomi of Shri Jai Karan Sharma, Founder of Chetak Group
Chetak Foundation, the CSR arm of Chetak Group, rolled out a mega vision campaign called Chetak Drishti Abhiyaan in Charkhi Dadri District of Haryana, the home district of Shri Jai Karan Sharma, Founder, Chetak Group, as a fitting tribute to him. The campaign was inaugurated by Shri Mool Chand Sharma, Hon`ble Minister for Transport, Mines & Geology, Higher Education and Election, Government of Haryana, at Jhinjhar, the birthplace of Shri Jai Karan Sharma, in the presence of Sarpanch from 175 villages of Charki Dadri, Smt. Krishna Sharma, Chairperson, Chetak Group, and other prominent citizens of Haryana. The minister inaugurated the first eye check-up camp of the campaign and also flagged off the Drishti Vahaan. This Drishti Vahaan (ambulance) will go around the villages as part of the eye check-up campaign, wherein senior citizens of 175 villages of Charki Dadri will have their eyes checked and receive free spectacles. The 100 day campaign will run from July 01, 2023 to Oct 12, 2023. Speaking on the momentous occasion attended by over 2000 people, the Haryana Minister Shri Mool Chand Sharma ji said, "We can overcome any difficulties with courage and self-confidence. Shri Jai Karan Sharma rose from a small village in Haryana and went on to set up a big company, providing employment to thousands of people. We must aspire to be like him by giving jobs, not seeking jobs. I am happy to see how late Jai Karan Sharma ji`s family is carrying forward his legacy by helping the senior citizens of his home town; I am really proud of the entire family." Mukesh Haritash, Director of Chetak Group, said, "We are happy to be at my father`s birthplace. Our father inspires us, and seeing the Sarpanch of 175 gathered here to pay tribute to him is heartening. I thank the minister, and everyone present for their support and guidance. My mother and we brothers have taken a small step to carry forward the excellent work done by my father, for which he received national recognition. His achievement will continue to inspire the youth of Haryana. " Mr Sachin JKS haritasH, Director of Chetak Group, delivering his vote of thanks, said, "After conducting various social interventions at our father, late Shri Jai Karan Sharma`s Karm Bhoomi, it was time to look at his Janm Bhoomi. So we decided to connect with the people of his hometown, where he was born. To focus on the entire district of Charkhi Dadri, aspiring to ensure that no senior citizen will have poor eyesight. This initiative is the first step; we envision encouraging sports, especially village children who wish to take up sports as a career. We may explore getting into Wrestling Premier League to encourage children to take up wrestling. There are immense opportunities, and we are committed to contributing our bit." The solemn event also saw impromptu speeches by the Head Master of Jhinjhar and another friend of Jai Karan, who recited poems in his honour and shared how proud they were of their association with Sharma ji and his achievement as the Indian government issued a postal stamp in his honour. Alden Global gave him the title of the Logistics Man of India.