MUMBAI: Chetak Foundation, the CSR Arm of Chetak Logistics, the leader in automobile logistics was honouned and presented with the “Social Champion” for its exemplary working for the welfare of underprivileged truck drivers at the First India ESG Summit held at Yashwantrao Chavan Auditorium, Mumbai, yesterday.
Sachin Haritash and Arun Arora, Directors Chetak Foundation received the award from Dr. Rajiv Sharma, IAS (Retd.) Chief Advisor to Govt of Telangana in the presence of Roma Balwani, Jury Chair and former Sr. Advisor Corporate Communications, Vedanta Group and Rusen Kumar, Founder India CSR Network.
Chetak Foundation was recognized for its work for the benefit of underprivileged truck drivers, an unsung section of society, who continued to work tirelessly, even during covid to ensure that the essential goods and food and medicine reached across India. Chetak Foundation is working on the welfare of such drivers and their families in the area of health, education, road safety and livelihood.
Speaking on the occasion, Sachin Haritash, Director, Chetak Foundation said, “We feel humbled and encouraged to be recognized for our efforts to support the often neglected community of underprivileged truck drivers. The award will encourage the entire team of Chetak Foundation that was set up as a tribute to our father Shri J K Sharma, Founder of Chetak Logistics to further enhance our efforts to take his legacy forward. Let me acknowledge the hard work put in by the drivers and also the team of Chetak Foundation that is working with a shared passion to help the underprivileged.”
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Chetak Group, through Chetak Foundation, has signed an MoU with VisionSpring to check the eyesight of underprivileged truck drivers and to provide them with free spectacles. This will help in improving their health, employability and road safety. Chetak Foundation has also signed an MoU with Delhi Skill and Entrepreneur University and has set up Jai Krishna Scholarship for the girl students pursuing academics in Logistics and e-commerce. The Foundation aspires to touch the lives of a million drivers over the next five years.
Rusen Kumar, Founder of India CSR said, “We are happy to organize the First ESG India Summit and India Sustainability Awards to recognise Corporate Sustainability Best Practices, Change Makers and Champions in the field of ESG, Sustainability and CSR. After a rigorous assessment carried out by a highly credible jury, we are happy to announce the ESG India Social Champion Award for Chetak Foundation for its exemplary work for the welfare of underprivileged truck drivers as part of their inclusive growth plan.”
The Chetak Foundation has decided to focus on broad areas including Education, Livelihood, Health, safety, and Environment. The Foundation has rolled out amazing schemes to take its mission forward like Poshan Plus (Hunger alleviation and Nutrition), Swasthya Plus (Health & Fitness), ‘Siksha se Rozgaar’ (Education to Livelihood), Zindagi Plus (Road safety), Oxygen Plus (Environment protection), and Sahayata Plus (Disaster/Emergency support).
The Foundation has also associated with credible organizations like Delhi Metro, Indian Oil Corporate, DSEU, VisionSpring, CRPF and renowned hospitals including Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Fortis Healthcare and Max Hospital for its projects.
