Jindal Global Business School (JGBS) of O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chetak Foundation, the skill-development and social initiative of the Chetak Group. This partnership will introduce a new industry course on transport operations, designed to move JGBS students beyond traditional lectures and into Chetak's live operations, including warehouses, fleet control centers, and freight corridors. This initiative is part of JGBS's broader effort to integrate real industry settings into management education.
Partnership Details
The Chetak Group, headquartered in New Delhi, is a leading multimodal logistics player in India, with services spanning road transport, warehousing, freight forwarding, and integrated supply chain solutions. The Chetak Foundation focuses on building employability and industry-ready skills for India's young workforce. JGBS is India's top-ranked private university B-school in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 and ranks among the top 200 business schools globally.
Significance for the Sector
The course launch comes at a pivotal time for the logistics sector. The global multimodal transport market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of six to seven percent over the next decade. This growth is expected to create substantial career opportunities for students and entrepreneurs, especially those skilled in both operations and analytics of modern logistics. The JGBS-Chetak course is specifically designed to meet this demand, combining analytical readiness in the classroom with hands-on field experience.
Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, Founding Vice Chancellor of JGU, emphasized the importance of logistics in India's development: "Logistics is central to how India grows, trades, and creates jobs. A business school must prepare students to navigate that reality. Our partnership with the Chetak Foundation gives management students access to an operational environment where they can observe supply chain networks, ask real-world questions, and propose solutions evaluated in live operations. As an Institution of Eminence, JGU is committed to contributing to national growth by training a skilled workforce."
Course Structure and Benefits
Under the MoU, JGBS students will gain structured access to Chetak's operational ecosystem through internships, on-site visits to warehouses, transport yards, and freight hubs, as well as industry-led sessions delivered by senior logistics and supply chain professionals from the Chetak Group. This hands-on approach aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.
Mr. Mukesh Haritash, Managing Director of Chetak Group, stated: "We are thrilled to partner with Jindal Global Business School to bridge academic excellence and practical industry needs. By combining Chetak Group's logistics expertise and Chetak Foundation's skill development focus with JGU's world-class education, we aim to equip the next generation of leaders with real-world skills. This collaboration reflects our shared vision of empowering youth and driving sustainable, knowledge-led growth."
Key Areas of Cooperation
- Knowledge partnership for courses in supply chain, logistics, and allied areas.
- Industry guest lectures delivered on the JGU campus.
- Joint research between Chetak professionals and JGBS faculty members.
Professor (Dr.) Dabiru Sridhar Patnaik, Registrar of JGU, added: "The Chetak Foundation's skill-development mandate aligns well with our goal of building long-running student engagements. JGU and JGBS have been integrating curriculum with industry requirements, and partnerships like this make that direction concrete for students."
Real-World Learning
The Dean of JGBS, Professor (Dr.) Mayank Dhaundiyal, expressed enthusiasm: "Multimodal logistics is one of the most exciting parts of India's growth story. Our students will work on live problem statements from Chetak's operations, addressing issues that supply chain managers face daily. This exposure complements case work and simulations, helping students see how ideas apply in practice. We want graduates to leave with not just a strong transcript but also the judgment and industry sense this partnership builds."
For JGBS students, the partnership offers a unique opportunity to engage with the logistics industry on the ground. They will work on live projects with Chetak professionals, tackling topics like network design, fleet utilization, warehousing efficiency, and last-mile delivery. Additionally, Chetak's senior leadership will visit the JGU campus for guest sessions, providing insights into real-world decision-making in a logistics business.
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