Pune: udChalo Welcomes Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane to Advisory Board

Pune, 28th November 2023: Leading consumer tech firm, udChalo, is delighted to announce the appointment of Gen (Dr) Manoj Mukund Naravane, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM (Retd), the 28th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), to its advisory board. General Naravane, a highly decorated officer with over four decades of experience in the Indian Army, brings strategic insight and leadership skills to udChalo’s advisory team.

As a part of the advisory board, General Naravane will play a crucial role in guiding udChalo towards strategic decisions that align seamlessly with the needs and preferences of its customer base and beyond. Notably, udChalo is the sole Online Travel Agency (OTA) honored with the ‘National Start-Up Award’ by the Government of India. Recently expanding its platform beyond the armed forces, udChalo recognizes that over 70% of the travel market in India is controlled by Chinese investors.

“We are honored to welcome General Naravane to the udChalo team,” stated Ravi Kumar, CEO of 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 the entire nation.”

General Naravane expressed his commitment to aligning forces with udChalo, highlighting the company’s dedication to serving the armed forces community and its recent extension of support to a broader audience. With over 35 lakh fauji families trusting udChalo, General Naravane sees the company becoming the epitome of ‘Desh Ka Bharosa,’ extending its platform to other users as well.

“udChalo’s vision aligns well with the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative,” General Naravane noted. “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, committed to providing the best possible travel experience, boasts a team of experienced travel experts, primarily composed of veterans and Veer Naris, always ready to assist customers in planning their trips and making the most out of their travels.