VDFG Kartik Trust
VDFG Kartik Trust was established as a natural extension of the philanthropic endeavors of Veteran Defence Forces Group (VDFG) founded in 1986 by enterprising and visionary retired Defence personnel. The Trust was registered on 29th August 2023 with a wide mandate to deliver in the core areas of Health and wellness, education and empowerment of underprivileged.
Our Milestones
VDFG Kartik Trust stands as a symbol of integrity, compassion, and service — empowering lives, uplifting communities, and continuing the noble spirit of the Defence Forces in civilian life.
Our Milestones
VDFG Kartik Trust stands as a symbol of integrity, compassion, and service — empowering lives, uplifting communities, and continuing the noble spirit of the Defence Forces in civilian life.
Key Programmes
VDFG Kartik Trust is supporting mass marriages, eye surgeries, and other social causes.
A Legacy of Service and Compassion
We believe that service to the nation does not end with retirement. It evolves — into empowering the underprivileged, educating the youth, caring for veterans, and building resilient communities. Through our structured programs in education, healthcare, and social welfare, we strive to uplift lives and bring lasting change.
Our Core Values
Our Core Values
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Chairman Message
As I was nearing the end of my fulfilling tenure in the Indian Army in the late 1980s, I felt a compelling need to establish a robust support network for fellow Veterans of the Defence Forces. It became evident to me that there existed a vast reservoir of untapped talent among skilled, retired personnel, ready for use in nation-building, welfare and growth. This realization spurred me to focus my efforts wholeheartedly in this direction.
Inspired by the leadership of late Lt Gen J.M Vohra PVSM, SM, Veteran Defence Forces Group [VDFG] was established. It became a platform for ex- defence personnel to mobilize their competencies and strengths and to ‘Re-Discover the Force Within.’ Over the last three decades, with completion of every project, we have equated profitability to community growth and enhancement by serving and engaging. We have liberally donated our resources and earnings to demonstrate our corporate social responsibility. Several socio-economic initiatives were implemented guided by the belief that their success at both organizational and national level, rests on health, wellness and prosperity of all sections of society.
We have been conscious of our responsibility towards communities and the environment and the choices we make. I am delighted to note that our health and empowerment initiatives have benefitted more than hundred thousand beneficiaries. With the formation of the Trust, we intend to make concerted efforts and continue our legacy of liberally contributing and mobilizing resources towards building safer and stronger communities.
I firmly believe and am positive that as a Trust we will make a meaningful difference with greater social impact and reach with the support of enthusiasts who share our vision.
I invite you to join hands with us in this noble endeavour and monumental process of nation building and transforming lives. It is my assurance that every donation, effort, skill, resource and time put in will be used purposefully, for the well-being of society we serve and create a more compassionate future for several generations to come.
Thank You
‘All Life is Yoga’
Lt Col R S Gaba (Chairman)
Our Vision
To create a holistic, sustainable, and inclusive society by fostering well-being, empowering communities, and driving impactful change through synergistic collaborations.
Together, We Can Make a Difference
Serve | Empower | Transform
Serve | Empower | Transform
Serve | Empower | Transform
Serve | Empower | Transform
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