Evidence-Based Social Interventions
From the SAFE TRUCKER Model to government entitlement linkages — every PSF programme is field-tested, data-driven, and human-centred. Designed to scale. Built to last.
1,222+
Truckers Screened
700+
Spectacles Distributed
24
Health Camps Planned
8:1
SROI Ratio
Truckers Health & Safety Initiative —
SAFE TRUCKER Model
Caring for the Unsung Road Warriors of India. Truck drivers form the backbone of India's supply chain, moving nearly 70% of domestic freight — yet they remain undervalued, underserved, and exposed to significant health and safety risks.
of domestic freight moved by trucks
truck drivers in India's economy
freight movement depends on trucks
Source: MoRTH 2023 · AIIMS & Transport Corporation of India Foundation, 2022
Difficult Conditions, Hidden Risks
Truck drivers operate under relentless pressure — physical, mental, and social — that the mainstream health ecosystem largely ignores.
Long Driving Hours
12+ hours of continuous driving daily, leaving no time for rest or recovery.
Fatigue & Poor Sleep
Irregular sleep cycles and chronic fatigue are the norm, not the exception.
Poor Nutrition
Limited access to nutritious food along highways and at loading docks.
Mental Health Strain
Extreme loneliness, stress, and isolation on long-haul routes.
No Healthcare Access
Lack of awareness and access to social security and health schemes.
Critical Health & Safety
Risks Identified
Evidence-based research reveals alarming health patterns among Indian truck drivers, with poor vision strongly linked to increased Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs).
Poor vision is strongly linked to increased Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) — making this a public safety crisis.
The SAFE TRUCKER Model
A Shared Value Engagement Framework — scalable, replicable, and cost-efficient. Powered by the ChalakSathi digital ecosystem.
Health Screening
Counselling & Safety Awareness
Social Security & Scheme Linkage
End Outcome
A healthier, safer, and socially secured truck driver — connected to the national welfare system through the ChalakSathi digital ecosystem.
8 Locations · 24 Health Camps
3 camps each across Odisha & Andhra Pradesh — building a replicable model for national scale-up.
Deployment Locations
Per health camp (screening)
₹35K
Per camp + entitlement linkage
₹62K
Social Return on Investment
Every ₹1 invested generates ₹8 in social and economic value for truck drivers, their families, and the logistics ecosystem.
Why This Model Works
- ✓Scalable across any trucking hub in India
- ✓Replicable with minimal customisation
- ✓Cost-efficient with CSR and government co-funding potential
Powered by ChalakSathi
India's first dedicated Truckers Health Monitoring System (THMS) — a full-stack digital platform that bridges field health camps with real-time administrative intelligence.
Numbers That Tell Stories
Every number represents a human life touched — a trucker who can now see the road clearly, a family with health insurance, a community with renewed dignity.
Truckers Screened
Across 5 camps in 14 days
Spectacles Distributed
On-site, immediately
Vision Impairment Rate
2× the national average
Critical Cases Referred
For hospital intervention
Social Return on Investment
Per ₹1 invested
Health Camps Planned
Year 1, 8 locations
Field data from Tata Steel FAMD Partnership (2026) · SROI benchmarked via PwC India, 2021
Six Pillars of Social Impact
Our thematic areas address the interconnected vulnerabilities of India's most excluded communities — from health to sustainability.
Take Action — Be Part of the Change
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