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| Mr. Ravi Kumar Chalo (founder,CEO udChalo) welcoming General Manoj Mukund Naravane |
udChalo, a leading consumer tech firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gen (Dr) Manoj Mukund Naravane, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM (Retd) 28th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) (Former Chief of the Army Staff), to its advisory board. As part of the advisory team, General Naravane will guide the company, playing a pivotal role in making strategic decisions that aligns seamlessly with the needs and preferences of its customer base and beyond. udChalo is the only Online Travel Agency (OTA) to be winning the ‘National Start-Up Award’ by the government of India. The company has recently expanded its platform to be accessed by broader spectrum of users beyond armed forces, after realizing that over 70% of the travel market in India is controlled by Chinese Investors.
General Naravane, served as the 28th COAS and is a highly decorated officer with over four decades of experience in the Indian Army. Leading from front, he has also held several other prestigious positions, including Vice Chief of Army Staff, and Eastern Army Commander. He is known for his strategic thinking, leadership skills, and commitment to the welfare of the armed forces personnel.
“We are honoured to welcome General Naravane to the udChalo team,” said Mr. Ravi Kumar, CEO, udChalo. “His extensive experience and profound expertise will prove invaluable as we persist in our journey to expand and enhance our services for the benefit of the armed forces community and now beyond that, serving entire nation. We are confident that General Naravane's unmatched leadership will play a pivotal role in advancing our mission of delivering seamless and cost-effective travel experiences to the armed forces and beyond.”
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| General Manoj Mukund Naravane at the udChalo event |
General Naravane said, “I stand resolute in aligning forces with udChalo, a 100% Indian company in the travel industry that has dedicated its services exclusive for the armed forces. Through a range of products and services, udChalo is steadfastly making life easier for our armed forces community, extending its support not only at the national borders but also beyond, ensuring assistance wherever they may be. With over 35 lakh fauji families placing their trust in udChalo, it is poised to become the epitome of ‘Desh Ka Bharosa' by extending its platform to other users as well”
He further added, “udChalo's vision aligns well with the government's Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, demonstrating its capacity to revolutionize the online travel technology industry through local innovation and entrepreneurship. Having dedicated my life to defending our borders, I now aspire to contribute to the progress and prosperity of our nation by supporting start-ups like udChalo. Recently, India emerged as the fourth nation globally for tech venture capital investments, reaffirming its start-up ecosystem. I encourage everyone to avail themselves of udChalo’s services, as indirectly, you will be supporting our veterans who find employment opportunities with udChalo. Together, we all can forge a brighter future for our fauji families and our entire nation.”
udChalo is committed to providing its customers with the best possible travel experience. The company's team of experienced travel experts, formed primarily by Veterans and Veer Naris, is always available to help customers plan their trips and get the most out of their travels.
About udChalo:
udChalo is a national start-up award-winning leading Travel Company. Rooted in its ambition to serve the Services, udChalo is the creator of its category. The Company began its operations in 2012 by the alumni of the Army Institute of Technology and Stanford Graduate School of Business (Seed).
udChalo through its website (www.udchalo.com), App platform serves travel need of everyone and with its 70 Outreach centres caters defence personnel in remote places like Uri, Baramulla and Leh. It has grown with a CAGR of over 450% in the last 5 years.
udChalo has an OTA licence from the Ministry of Tourism. The company was recently recognized by Guinness World Records for participation in two record-breaking cycling events. It was certified as Great Place to Work for three consecutive years. It also ranked 4th at the Economic Times ET Rise Awards among India’s Fastest Growing MSME 2020 and was certified as Best Employment Generating MSE at SIDBI ET India MSE Awards 2019.
For more details visit the website - https://www.udchalo.com/
He further added, “udChalo's vision aligns well with the government's Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, demonstrating its capacity to revolutionize the online travel technology industry through local innovation and entrepreneurship. Having dedicated my life to defending our borders, I now aspire to contribute to the progress and prosperity of our nation by supporting start-ups like udChalo. Recently, India emerged as the fourth nation globally for tech venture capital investments, reaffirming its start-up ecosystem. I encourage everyone to avail themselves of udChalo’s services, as indirectly, you will be supporting our veterans who find employment opportunities with udChalo. Together, we all can forge a brighter future for our fauji families and our entire nation.”
udChalo is committed to providing its customers with the best possible travel experience. The company's team of experienced travel experts, formed primarily by Veterans and Veer Naris, is always available to help customers plan their trips and get the most out of their travels.
About udChalo:
udChalo is a national start-up award-winning leading Travel Company. Rooted in its ambition to serve the Services, udChalo is the creator of its category. The Company began its operations in 2012 by the alumni of the Army Institute of Technology and Stanford Graduate School of Business (Seed).
udChalo through its website (www.udchalo.com), App platform serves travel need of everyone and with its 70 Outreach centres caters defence personnel in remote places like Uri, Baramulla and Leh. It has grown with a CAGR of over 450% in the last 5 years.
udChalo has an OTA licence from the Ministry of Tourism. The company was recently recognized by Guinness World Records for participation in two record-breaking cycling events. It was certified as Great Place to Work for three consecutive years. It also ranked 4th at the Economic Times ET Rise Awards among India’s Fastest Growing MSME 2020 and was certified as Best Employment Generating MSE at SIDBI ET India MSE Awards 2019.
For more details visit the website - https://www.udchalo.com/
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