Edition: January 2016 VOLUME 43 e-SECURITY POST

NEW STAR IS BORN

Certified Security Guard Badge Soon after the Labour Code on Wages Bill is highlighting “Trained & Certified” status of passed in the Parliament, the security guard the security guard was launched by Shri holding this Badge will get 25% higher Shivraj Patil, Former Home Minister & th wages than the wages of Semi Skilled Governor of Punjab at the 10 Security workers. This badge will make them socially Skills & Leadership Summit on 21 Dec 2015 and financially strong. at Manekshaw Center, New Delhi. Kunwar Vikram This smart badge Singh, Chairman embedded with SSSDC logo and mentioned that barcode will be under the SSSDC given to every training scheme, trained and certified the trainees will be security guard. This given a certificate will give them and “Certified professional Security Guard” confidence and also special status. badge on successful This is for the first completion of time that India training and Security Guard assessment which will shine like a will help them in STAR. securing a job for a

Wearing this badge better future. will not only make the badge holder trust his inner It was indeed a strength and stand out but also others to trust great milestone achieved in the field of his abilities and skills. This badge will surely add on to their personality and will help them skilling and a proud moment for SSSDC & to earn respect for themselves. CAPSI.

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TRAIN WORLD CLASS SECURITY GUARDS- RAJIV PRATAP RUDY

Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Hon‟ble Minister He also expressed his desire to create and for Skill Development, Entrepreneurship set up smart training centres and focus on and Parliamentary Affairs graced the occasion and praised the efforts made by quality training for skilled security SSSDC in training the private security guards personnel. He assured that his Ministry is across the country. committed to provide financial support to the PSS for required quality training to the He said that the government has asked the up-and-coming security personnel. Private Security Sector to create smart training centres across the country and focus on quality He mentioned that skilling is the component training for skilful security personnel. He said from last 69 years but it was never an essential “India's strength lie in its talented human part though we have already spent lakhs of resources and the country has the potential to crores on the education. He informed that emerge as the world's human resource skill therefore the MSDE was formed by the capital, provided we impart right kind of skill Hon‟ble PM to increase the number of skilled and training to our youths. Pointing out that population in our country. He mentioned that Korea's 96 per cent workforce is skilled, Japan the priority of the MSDE is to first identify has 80 per cent manpower, Germany 70 per those people who want to get trained. Second cent, UK 68 per cent, USA 58 per cent and is to train and certify them. Third is to place China 46 per cent, the minister said only 4.5 them. This process is mandatory he mentioned per cent of India's workforce has been and the ministry is ready to pay for it if the eco considered as skilled. The similar deficiency is system is following the process. seen in the private security sector so far as skill and training are concerned.

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He mentioned that if we are taking pride in training people, then the training should be in LMIS ON SECURITY SECTOR smart centers as per the protocols. Training centers cannot be something which are not as RELEASED per the protocols but meant only to get numbers from the ministry.

He informed that there is a change in the template in the training model. He mentioned that the ministry is in favor of the above said eco-system and sincere efforts are being made to support the eco system.

He finally advised the audience to move in the direction of professionalism and follow the process strictly.

LMIS on Private Security Sector was released by Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy during the Summit

A researched document tiltled “Assessing & Framing Requirements for Labour Market Information for Private Security Sector in India” launched during the summit was sponsored by UK- India Education & Research Initiative (UKIERI).

It was a joint project between SSSDC & Skills for Security (SfS), UK. In India SSSDC partnered with Empowered Skills for the project execution. The aim behind this project was to assess the demand and supply of manpower in the private security sector in India.

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SURAKSHA GAAN RELEASED BY RAJIV PRATAP RUDY

हम हℂ सदा सजग सुरऺा प्रहरी ! हममे है अद्भतु शक्तत उजाा भरी !

तेज आॉधियⴂ मᴂ,प्रचॊड तूफानⴂ मᴂ, जॊगऱ पहाड़ⴂ मᴂ, बीहड़ खदानⴂ मᴂ, गाॉव के खेतⴂ मᴂ, खलऱहानⴂ मᴂ,शहरⴂ के मकानⴂ मᴂ, दकु ानⴂ मᴂ, मौजूद हर जगह हम मुस्तैद सॊतरी !

हम हℂ सदा सजग सुरऺा प्रहरी ! हममᴂ है अद्भतु शक्तत उजाा भरी ! धचऱधचऱाती िूप, जेठ का महीना, गमी तरबतर, ननकऱता पसीना, Suraksha Gaan was launched on the मुसऱािार बाररश से दभू र हो जीना, पूस की first day of summit during the inaugural रात मᴂ, काॊपता सीना, session. कहर ढाती , बफीऱी शीत ऱहरी !

हम हℂ सदा सजग सुरऺा प्रहरी ! Suraksha Gaan lyric is composed by Mr. हममे है अद्भतु शक्तत उजाा भरी ! Anirudha Singh, CAPSI Chapter Chairman, जूझत े हℂ हम भयॊकर झॊझावातⴂ से कभी कभी सुनामी Jharkhand and music given by Himanshu & चक्रवातⴂ से, Group. घनघोर घटा भरी बरसातⴂ से, ववकराऱ काऱ सी Everyone present there in the hall joined काऱी रातⴂ से together in singing this beautifully composed 2 Suraksha Geet and was moved with its ऱावा उगऱती, रेधगस्तानी दोपहरी ! amazing music. This aroused a state of हम हℂ सदा सजग सुरऺा प्रहरी ! ecstasy in the audience. This song evoked a हममे है अद्भत शक्तत ऊजाा भरी ! ु feeling of pride and dignity in fellow countrymen हम सदा सवत्रा सुरऺा मᴂ होत े हℂ, तभी तो आप चैन with its sublime words. The song highlighted the की नीॊद सोते हℂ, qualities of a soldier/security guard and his love for जब हम कष्ट के आॊसू रोत े हℂ, तो आप मीठे motherland. It was very encouraging as well as सपनⴂ मᴂ खोते हℂ. motivating.

अनुशासन की है, हमपर छाप गहरी हम हℂ सदा सजग सुरऺा प्रहरी ! हममे है अद्भतु शक्तत उजाा भरी ! अऺुण रखᴂगे देश की आन-बान-शान, देकर भी अपने प्राणⴂ का बलऱदान, हमᴂ बनाना है देश को समद्धृ महान, हमारा भी हक़ है पाने का स륍मान,

देश -प्रेम भाव ह्रदय मᴂ हो सवोपरर हम हℂ सदा सजग सुरऺा प्रहरी ! हममे है अद्भतु शक्तत उजाा भरी

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SECURITY LEADERSHIP SUMMIT ASSURED TOTAL SUPPORT TO PM’s SKILL INDIA MISSION

10th Security Skills & Leadership over the conference. This event witnessed Summit 2015 was organized by Security huge gathering of delegates from various sectors of the Private Security Industry Sector Skill Development Council in representing Private Security/Investigation association with Central Association of st nd Agencies, Training Providers, and Assessment Private Security Industry on 21 -22 Bodies. December 2015 at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. Govt Departments, Corporate Sector, Subject Matter Experts and other distinguished This Annual National Summit was an personalities from various sectors attended the attempt to address various issues and key Summit. Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy- Hon‟ble Minister drivers of the private security industry. The of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship event focused on enhanced „Skill & Parliamentary Affairs , Sh. Jual Oram, Development and Training‟ in line with the Hon‟ble Minister of Tribal Affairs, Gen V vision of Prime Minister Kaushal Vikas K Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), MoS, Yojna, which aims at skilling India. This Ministry of External Affairs, Sh. Vijay grand event assured total support to PM‟s Sampla, Hon‟ble MoS (Social Justice & Skill India mission. Empowerment),Shri R K Sinha- Member of Parliament, Maharaja Bhanu Prakash The Summit was inaugurated by Chief Singh, Former Governor, Union Minister & Guest Shri Shivraj Patil, Former Home our Chief Patron attended as our special Minister& Governor of Punjab. Kunwar Guest of Honour. Vikram Singh, Chairman-SSSDC presided Page 5 of 19

The following dignitaries graced the 10th Security Skills & leadership Summit

Shri Shivraj Patil, Hon‟ble Governor of Punjab Shri R K Sinha, Hon’ble Member of Parliament

Maharaja Bhanu Prakash Singh, Former Governor Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Hon’ble Minister for Skill

& Union Minister, Chief Patron- CAPSI Development, Entrepreneurship and Parliamentary Affairs.

Gen V K Singh , Hon‟ble MOS , Foreign Affairs Shri Jual Oram, Hon‟ble Minister for Tribal Affairs

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SECURITY SKILLING IS PLAYING A CENTRAL ROLE IN SHAPING THE FUTURE OF PSS

- KUNWAR VIKRAM SINGH

Kunwar Vikram Singh, Chairman guards through its 300 training centres across welcomed the dignitaries & the participants the country. He also announced that many at 10th Security Skills & Leadership more training centres will set up for imparting Summit. He said the Hon‟ble Prime quality training. Minister‟s emphasis on “Make in India” and „‟Digital India‟‟ will not only trigger demand He thanked the Government of India for for private security personnel, but will compel supporting skill training programme with the industry to adopt processes and practices in introduction of PMKVY and RPL schemes sync with international standards. under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship. „‟Skill Development and Training will play a central role in shaping the sustainable future of the PSS,‟‟ he added.

He informed the audience that Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship has asked SSSDC to train & certify 60,000 private security guards in next three months. He said the process of imparting training to security guards under the given target has already been started by SSSDC, which would train the

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WE NEED MORE SECURITY LEADERS FOR COMMUNITY SECURITY - SHIVRAJ PATIL

Shri Shivraj Patil, Former Home He said that PSARA Act was enacted to Minister& Governor of Punjab graced the legalize the private security eco system and to occasion as our Chief Guest. create a collaborative relationship with state security apparatus. He urged everyone that at He also highlighted the important role that the no point of time there should be antagonism PSA is playing in supplementing the efforts of between state security apparatus and private Police and security forces in safeguarding the security system. assets and in maintaining the Law & Order. He further said that for discharging such an important role, we must thank the Private Security Guards from the inner core of our heart.

He said that skill development and leadership are the focal points of our discussion. Leadership development not only helps us to solve present problems but also gives vision to solve the future problems. He said that leadership development is more important and complicated than skill development. Hence, people at higher level face greater difficulties and challenges.

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THE GOVERNMENT WILL BRING REQUIRED AMENDMENTS IN PSARA- R K SINHA

Shri R.K. Sinha, Member of Parliament assured that he will continue to support the expressed his happiness to be a part of the association. conference. He mentioned that some of the bills in parliament are pending due to crunch of time.

He mentioned about the PSARA act and the difficulties faced by the industry because of PSARA. He explained the background of the PSAR Act. He informed that parliament is in process of finalizing the labour laws. So in near future there will be only four labour laws.

He said that we are expecting a lot from the security guard but we are not giving him a skilled labour salary. He mentioned that by offering a skilled salary to the security guard, we will attract quality man power to the industry. He also discussed the future prospects of the security guard & security industry.

He mentioned that every individual who is associated with PSA should be very clear with their goal which is “to prevent crime". He

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ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY MUST BE USED TO TRAIN GUARDS FOR SUPPORTING INTERNAL SECURITY – Gen V K SINGH

Gen V K Singh, Hon‟ble MOS, Foreign Affairs graced the occasion as our special Guest of Honour. He mentioned that security sector is one of the fastest growing industries. Its future is definitely bright. He appreciated the work done by security industry and its outstanding growth.

He highlighted the need of security because of the growing terrorist activities /threat as well as crime threat in the country.

He also mentioned the major role the government is playing in skilling the youth through PMKVY. He said “I understand that this sector did not get the recognition that it deserved but now the scenario is changed as this industry is playing vital role in securing people and property. He advised the security industry to use growing technology and train the security guards to handle and make the best use of growing technology. He said “This sector has no limit of growth. This sector has also reduced the major problem of unemployment. I am sure this sector will do wonders in future” Page 10 of 19

PSS HAS CREATED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRIBAL BOYS & GIRLS - JUAL ORAM

Shri Jual Oram, Hon‟ble Minister for Tribal Affairs attended the summit as our Guest of Honour. He congratulated CAPSI for celebrating 10th Security Skills & Leadership Summit 2015.

He applauded the initiative taken by the government in skilling India. He mentioned that this sector has potential to strengthen internal security and make the country safe place to live in. He mentioned that this sector has given employment opportunities to the tribal girls & boys. He promised to extend all possible support for this sector.

He further said that this sector has given an opportunity to tribal youth to realize and understand their potential and live their life on their own. This has helped them to build their confidence.

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He also emphasized on career growth to boost

the morale of the security guards. He stressed

on Group Term Insurance, PF, Gratuity, etc.

PSARA Act needs to be amended by re- defining the wages for skilled, semi-skilled and un-skilled security guards. He stressed on the use of training infrastructure of private security companies/institutes for the training etc for state police. He urged to maintain creditability and not to adopt short cuts and unethical means. Maharaja Bhanu Prakash Singh, Former Governor, Union Minister congratulated ROLE OF SSSDC IN TRANSFORMING PSS CAPSI for completing 10 years.

He mentioned that 80 million which is the strength of the Private Sector, is a lot of strength in addition to the strength of intelligence, army etc. He applauded the major role played by Shri Shivraj Patil behind the place that PSA has got today. He said it was he who tabled a bill in the parliament which is today implemented by all the PSA‟s in the country.

Maj Gen A. K Sakhuja, CEO-SSSDC spoke on the role of SSDC in transforming PSAs. He mentioned the objectives of SSSDC is to identify the skill gaps and progressively plug them, National Occupation Standards, plan & execute the certification of trainees and assessors, identification, selection and accreditation of training centers & assessment bodies.

He urged the training partners to open training Shri H S Pannu, Global Security Head- centers in states which are uncovered /do not Reliance spoke on the topic Private Security have training centers. He also stressed on how Agenda in Future. He said that private security SSSDC has standardized & harmonized is chiefly engaged in manufacturing & service training curriculum. sectors. He mentioned that future security He mentioned SSSDC is on the way of guards will be more intelligent, should be able increasing our reach in India. SSSDC already to read the minds and body language of the has 1 regional center in Kolkata and coming public. Page 12 of 19

up with 2 more, 1 would be in Hyderabad and about the contribution of PSA, CAPSI & another one in Chandigarh. SSSDC to the industry.

He further added that transformation takes time, we are already on the right path and he ensured the audience that with their cooperation, it will be achieved in near future.

He mentioned SSSDC & CAPSI are improving the quality of the guards and changing them from unskilled to skilled. He also reiterated that without the support of CAPSI & SSSDC, PSA sector cannot grow. Shri Pawanjit Ahluwalia, Chairman- He emphasized that if a customer wants us to Premiershield spoke on enhancing cut on our standard or roles of the guards to profitability & credibility. He said that there is save on cost, we should not comprise with the basic cost which everyone has to understand. service excellence. He mentioned it is just not He mentioned that there is a cost to sell our about cost, it is about service excellence. services like the way we present ourselves, market our services and there is a cost involved with the recruitment, training, transportation and deployment of security guards and of course in maintaining PSARA license.

He highlighted the liabilities of Principal employer and Private Security Agencies. He advised PSAs to concentrate on profitability and not on numbers. He further suggested maintaining proper compliance and paying government statutes on time. Shri Vikram Muhurkar, MD- Checkmate Services spoke about the future vision for Mr. Ashok Bajpai, Managing Director- G4S security industry. He said that though big spoke on Excellence in service delivery- Need players are moving into the industry, still small of Time. He mentioned that service delivery player would be playing an important role. has to look forward to adapt to the unique needs of every customer. He mentioned that He further said that most of our guards are the industry is benefiting from the ongoing from rural background. We need to select them mission of skilling in India. He also spoke

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carefully and put them in OJT beyond 21 days Shri Anil Puri, CMD- A P Securitas spoke of routine training schedule. on the changing nature of security sector and security guards with the changing times and He emphasized upon the effective technology. The security worldwide is being implementation of rules & regulations like threatened by various disruptive forces and PSARA Act and payment of PF to the guards. issues. Finally he opined that Make in India and municipal bodies are going to provide great Our industry is moving towards an era of business opportunity to our industry. smart guards and we must make use of advanced technology to maximize the potential and future of our Industry.

Maj Gen. (Retd.) Umang Sethi spoke on Smart Guards and Smart Cities: Building new capabilities. Shri Shivindra Pratap Singh, MD- Lancers He highlighted how drones could monitor Network Ltd spoke on the paradigm shift massive gathering, could help in search and going on in the security industry. rescue and guarding of big complexes. He His main focus was on special operations- a mentioned that smart people will run smart tool for internal audit & business operations. cities with the use of advanced technology like smart cards, retina recognition and biometrics He expressed his concern that without for security purposes. Integrated system of investing in the training of our manpower and access control is a new thing, which is already in better certification process, the security being used in places like Infosys campus. industry may miss the bus and future opportunities.

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Mr. C Pal Singh, Hony DG- CAPSI said that SSSDC, Col Harjinder Singh, Principal T & the security industry should establish Centers D-SSSDC, Shri Subhash Wadhawan, of Excellence for effective skilling and President- APDI, Shri V M Pandit, Convenor – training with the support of the Government. ACPI, Mr. Ajit Singh, MD-Hatfield, Mr. Sanjay Kaushik, MD- Netrika Consulting & He further added that PSAs can raise quality Investigations, Mr. Rahul Salaria, Co-founder, guards at the Center of Excellence who can Bluescan were among our eminent speakers. supplement the state/govt security forces. They shared their experiences and views on the topics related to the Security Industry.

Shri V V Katti, President CAPSI urged the Industry leaders to come together and contribute towards Skill India Mission. He mentioned to focus on the goal and work towards it. He was enthralled with the presence of maximum number of participants in the Summit.

Shri Deepak Raina, President - Operations, Topsgrup, Brig Rajan Oberoi, CEO- Peregrine, Capt Shibu Isaac, Chapter Chairman- Tamilnadu & Puducherry Chapter, Shri Anirudha Singh, Chairman- Bhootpurv Sainik kalyan Sangh, Maj Raghunath, MD-Force 10, Mr. U S Rathore, Principal Standards & QA,

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SECURITY SKILL AWARDS

Five Top TPs were awarded for their outstanding performance in conduct of Training for the year 2015- 2016

1. Olive Heritage Business School 2. Brainware Consultancy Private Ltd 3. Raxa Security Services Ltd 4. Deccan Institute of Security & Safety Management

5. Shriram Pvt Ltd.

Five Top Training Centres were awarded for being a Model Training Centre for the year 2015-2016.

1. Raxa Security Services Ltd. 2. Deccan Institute of Security & Safety Management 3. Indianeye Security Pvt Ltd 4. Lion Manpower Solutions Pvt Ltd 5. Security Skills Council India

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Appreciation certificates were given to the following for their tireless efforts and constant support at rescue & relief operations during Chennai floods.

1. Capt. Shibu Isaac 2. Mr. M Sudhakaran 3. Mr. K N Venkatesan 4. Mr. V Haridass Menon 5. Mr. J S K Naidu 6. Mr. Srinivasan

CAPSI & APDI all Chapter Presidents were awarded for their continuous efforts and active involvement.

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Mr. Mahesh Sharma, Secretary General expressed his sincere thanks to all participants for making the event successful. He gave special thanks to Chairman who has always been a driving force behind the success of this annual event.

He gave special thanks to all the State Chapters for all their efforts they have put into for getting good numbers of participants from their respective states. He further said „„Skill development and quality training would be the main focus of our training module. We are targeting to produce skilled security personnel for our society and other establishments.”

He was delighted to see the maximum participation trained & certified Trainees /Trainer from various TPs affiliated by SSSDC participated in good numbers.

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GALA NIGHT AT HOTEL ASHOK

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