udChalo appoints ex-Indian Army Chief Gen Naravane 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 align 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 a 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.

“We are honoured to welcome General Naravane to the udChalo team,” said 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.”

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 it 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 added, "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.”