Hartek Foundation: Transforming Lives Through Sustainable Development.

Established in 2021, Hartek Foundation was founded with a commitment to uplift underprivileged communities through impactful, sustainable initiatives. Our mission centers on bridging the gaps in access to essential resources like education, healthcare, renewable energy, and livelihood opportunities, empowering individuals and communities to achieve long-term self-sufficiency and improved quality of life. Guided by a vision of creating enduring change, Hartek Foundation takes a proactive approach to tackling the complex social issues faced by marginalized populations across India, including poverty, health disparities, environmental conservation, and youth development.

We believe that sustainable progress requires not only addressing immediate needs but also building capacity and resilience within communities. Through partnerships with development agencies, academic institutions, and local leaders, we strive to implement evidence-based interventions that address critical challenges while promoting environmental stewardship and social equity. Hartek Foundation is dedicated to fostering a better future, one that is inclusive, sustainable, and aligned with the principles of responsible development.

Our Objectives:

  • Enhancing Access to Education: To provide opportunities for quality education, opening pathways that support learning and skill-building for children, youth, and adults in rural areas.
  • Promoting a Clean and Healthy Environment: To create a sustainable and hygienic environment through initiatives that address waste management, water sanitation, and environmental awareness, promoting long-term community health.
  • Delivering Essential Health Services: To make basic healthcare services accessible and affordable, emphasizing preventive and primary healthcare for underserved communities.
  • Empowering Women for Financial Independence: To support women’s economic empowerment through training, skill development, and entrepreneurial opportunities, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to their families and society.
  • Implementing Community Welfare Programs: To design and conduct community-based programs that address local needs, foster social inclusion, and build resilient communities that can thrive independently.


Founder Message

Message from the Founder

“Through initiatives led under Hartek Foundation, we want to bring about changes in a systematic and sustainable manner. Our aim is to uplift the less-privileged communities by making them self-reliant through focus on capacity building, improving living conditions and paving way for greater career opportunities

As a conscientious corporate citizen, we will keep on doing our bit to make this world a better place through our socially meaningful initiatives”

Keerti Hartek Singh
Founder and Chairperson





Partner in Change

Since 2021, Hartek Foundation has partnered with numerous organizations, contributing through guidance, knowledge exchange, financial support, promotion, networking, and institutional backing across various initiatives, events, projects, and programs.

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Vision

Our vision is to transform lives by uplifting underprivileged communities through sustainable and impactful initiatives
At Hartek Foundation, we envision a future where every individual has access to the resources, opportunities, and support needed to thrive. Our goal is to empower those in need and to drive positive change that breaks the cycle of poverty, improves quality of life, and fosters resilient communities.

Mission

Our mission is to bring this vision to life by adopting and developing SMART VILLAGES
Self-sustaining inclusive communities equipped with essential services and growth opportunities.


By focusing on three core pillars—access to basic amenities, skill development, and self-sustainable initiatives
Hartek Foundation aims to create rural ecosystems that foster growth, resilience, and long-term prosperity.

  • Basic Amenities: We work to provide essential services such as clean water, healthcare, education, sanitation, and renewable energy to ensure a healthy, safe, and supportive environment for all. These resources lay the foundation for community well-being and development.
  • Skill Development: We empower individuals through training and skill-building programs that open pathways to economic self-sufficiency. Our skill development initiatives focus on equipping the community, especially youth and women, with vocational skills that improve employability, promote entrepreneurship, and support local economic growth.
  • Self-Sustainable Initiatives: We promote sustainable practices and income-generating initiatives that encourage independence and reduce reliance on external resources. From agriculture and renewable energy projects to women-led micro-enterprises, our programs are designed to foster long-term community resilience and environmental stewardship.



Core values


A

Attitude of Giving : We are guided by Guru Nanak’s philosophy to selflessly serve the society

Accountability : We hold ourselves and each responsible for maximizing the social impact being created and ensure that we deliver our promises.



C

Compassion : We value individual experiences and feelings while treating people with dignity, equality, and kindness.

Collaboration :We believe that there is strength in coming together and working in partnership with the local community, government, and service providers.



T

Trust : We are committed to work with integrity, dependability, using reliable sources and conducting accurate analysis.

Transparency : We aim to be open and honest in all our engagements.



Core Team

Keerti Hartek Singh

Chairperson

Keerti H Singh has been with Hartek Group since its inception. Her vision and several initiatives have strengthened brand HARTEK, from a small start-up to now one of the India's fastest-growing conglomerates. She has been one of the forerunners in creating a company with a heart by touching the lives of people through the CSR arm of the group, ensuring sustainable progress and development for them.

Under her leadership, Hartek Foundation was founded to uplift the villages of Punjab by bringing in Smart and sustainable initiatives.



Harkirat Kaur

CEO

Harkirat Kaur works in the finance and business strategy wing of the Hartek Group and is spearheading the projects carried out by Hartek Foundation. She is passionate about working towards social development and systemic changes.

Harkirat has a B.Com degree from Shri Ram College of Commerce (Delhi University) and a Masters in Public Policy from the Harris School of Public Policy (University of Chicago).



Yogesh Sharma

Head Operations

Yogesh Sharma is a development professional with over 8 years of experience, specialising in capacity building, community mobilization, CSR and project management. He holds a Master’s in Social Work from Panjab University and has experience working with stakeholders to drive social change. Currently, he leads operations at Hartek Foundation, overseeing projects focused on community development, youth empowerment, and sustainable social progress.




Advisory Team

Mr. Hartek Singh

Chairman and MD- Hartek Group; Director-Hartek Foundation

Mr. Simarpreet Singh

Director - Hartek Foundation & Mr. Simarpreet Singh - ED & CEO, Hartek Group