Chairman, Sun Foundation

Net Worth: Padma Shri Awardee; Prominent Industrialist & Philanthropist

Sector: Social Welfare, Skilling, Drug De-addiction, Women Empowerment

Location: New Delhi / NCR (active in Gurugram and Haryana)

Introduction

Vikramjit Singh Sahney is a Padma Shri awardee, philanthropist, and business leader whose mission-driven initiatives have impacted countless lives across India. As Chairman of the Sun Foundation, he has led national campaigns in areas such as vocational training, women empowerment, and anti-drug rehabilitation. His work blends industrial acumen with social transformation — with a growing footprint in Gurugram and Haryana.

Organization Highlights

Founded in 1998, Sun Foundation focuses on uplifting underprivileged communities through skill development, health access, and cultural preservation.

Key initiatives include:

• Drug de-addiction and rehabilitation centers across India

• Skill development academies offering free vocational training for youth and women

• Women-led fashion training and production units, with an emphasis on sustainable livelihoods

• Support for marginalized communities, war widows, and rural artisans

• Collaborations with industry bodies, police departments, and state governments

Sun Foundation follows a scalable, high-impact approach to change — combining infrastructure, training, and mentorship to transform lives sustainably.

Social Commitment & Foundation Work

In NCR and Gurugram, the Foundation has led multiple on-ground programs:

• Free skilling programs in Sector 37 and Manesar for tailoring, beauty, and IT literacy

• Awareness campaigns on drug abuse prevention, especially among youth

• Distribution of hygiene kits, rations, and skill tools to vulnerable families

• Capacity-building workshops for women-led self-help groups (SHGs)

Mr. Sahney’s team works closely with local authorities to ensure that training translates into real-world jobs, income, and dignity.

Alignment with GBTG Mission

Vikramjit Singh Sahney’s philosophy of empowerment through access and dignity directly complements GBTG’s vision of community-powered civic transformation.

Areas of clear alignment include:

• Scaling Cyber Champs through vocational digital training

• Supporting women safety and economic independence through SHG activation

• Addressing urban stress factors like drug abuse through joint awareness campaigns

• Promoting dignity of labour and inclusion across all economic sections of Gurugram

Collaboration with GBTG

The infrastructure and expertise of the Sun Foundation offer meaningful avenues for collaboration with Give Back to Gurugram (GBTG). His programs can be integrated into GBTG’s citywide problem-solving frameworks.

Potential opportunities include:

• Establishing joint skilling centers in RWAs and village zones under GBTG’s Cyber Champs and Women Safety verticals

• Co-hosting anti-drug public awareness campaigns, leveraging Mr. Sahney’s experience with rehabilitation

• Enabling GBTG to plug into the Foundation’s existing network of trainers, alumni, and job linkages

• Facilitating youth confidence-building workshops in high-risk zones of Gurugram

Together, these efforts could create replicable models for sustainable skill-based interventions across the city.

Recognition & Leadership

• Honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution to social welfare

• Recognized as a Global Punjabi Icon and cultural ambassador

• Serves on advisory councils for multiple industry and social development forums

• Known for leading India’s first private rehabilitation model for drug-affected youth