Edition: July - August 2015 VOLUME 41 e-SECURITY POST

SKILL INDIA MISSION IS A WAR AGAINST POVERTY –

PRIME MINISTER

Government launched SKILL INDIA on Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, Shri the occasion of the first-ever World , Shri Narendra Singh Youth Skills Day. Prime Minister Shri Tomar, Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot, was the Chief Guest Shri and Shri Santosh for the event, which was held in the Kumar Gangwar were also present as Plenary Hall of Vigyan Bhavan on a Guest of Honour. 15th July 2015. Kunwar Vikram Singh, Chairman, The Minister of State (Independent SSSDC, Maj Gen Kuldip Singh, CEO, Charge) for Skill Development and SSSDC, Mr. Pawanjit Singh Ahluwalia, Chairman, Premier Entrepreneurship Shri Rajiv Pratap Shield, Mr. Sanjeev Paul, Chairman, Rudy was the Guest of Honour on this Scientific Security Management occasion. Union Ministers Shri Arun Services Pvt Ltd. attended the Jaitley, Shri Manohar Parrikar, Shri event. , Shri Anant Geete,

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Several Chief Ministers, State PM Narendra Modi releases National Ministers, Secretaries to the Skill Development Mission document, and other during the event. He also launched a representatives from central and state 'Skill Loan' scheme under which credit governments were also present at the ranging from Rs 5,000-1.5 lakhs will event. Foreign dignitaries, including High Commissioners, senior industry be made available to 34 lakh youth leaders, representatives of multilateral across the country seeking to attend organizations and from industry skill development programmes over associations also attended the two- the next five years. Sanction letters for hour long main function. ITI faculty, the first-ever Skill Loans were handed skill trainers and trainees from a out by the Prime Minister to aspiring range of training programs also participated. trainees.

During the event, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi unveiled the Skill SKILL VANS TO CREATE India logo and launched four landmark initiatives of the Ministry of AWARENESS ABOUT GOVT Skill Development and Entrepreneurship: POLICIES ON SKILL  National Skill Development Mission DEVELOPMENT  National Policy for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship 2015  Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) scheme  Skill Loan scheme.

Prime Minister said the 'Skill India' Mission, under which the government has set a target of providing skill training to 40.02 crore people by 2022, is a war against poverty.

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On the occasion of the first ever World Youth Skills Day on 15th July 2015, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Shri flagged off 150 Skill Vans to create awareness among people about the Government‟s initiatives and policies of the skill development.

In his address he mentioned that He also informed that the number of these Skill Vans will drive through programmes have been organised Delhi and NCR region to make people throughout the country to mark the aware about “Pradhan Mantri first World Youth Skills Day. Prabhat Kaushal Vikas Yojana”, “National Pheris and functions are being Skill Development Mission” and organised to create awareness among „Skill Loan‟ initiative etc. people of Delhi and NCR region.

Our heartiest congratulations to our

new CAPSI family members

1. Geekay Security Service Pvt. Ltd – 2. Hazaria Security Services- UP 3. Veteran Security Service - Assam 4. Commando Security Force - Gujarat 5. Indian Eye Security Private Limited- Delhi 6. Rakshak Subidha Pvt. Ltd – West Bengal

7. Tiger Security and Facility Management

Speaking on the occasion, the Services - Maharashtra Minister said that Government 8. Discover Detective & Security Agency Pvt. realized that the planned and Ltd.- Delhi sustained skill development of the 9. Lumiere Security Services- Tamil Nadu youth of this country is essential to 10. SaltLake Institute of Eng. & Management – increase their job prospects and hence West Bengal a new Ministry was created for the 11. Carewell Security Services- Tamil Nadu 12. Yashaswi Academy for Skills - Maharashtra first time after 67 years of 13. Stealth Management Solutions Pvt. Ltd.- independence to focus on skill Maharashtra development and entrepreneurship. 14. Subiksha Security Bureau – Tamil Nadu He said short duration courses can open new job opportunities for the “Growth is never by mere chance; it is unemployed in the country. the result of forces working together”

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EPFO INNOVATE NEW METHODOLOGY TO STRANGLE THE

PRIVATE SECURITY SECTOR…… TARGETS PRIVATE SECURITY SECTOR WITH MOTIVATED METHODOLOGY OF LEVY

THAT THREATENS SURVIVAL OF PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES AND LIVELIHOOD OF

MILLIONS OF EMPLOYEES FROM THE MARGINALIZED SECTIONS OF SOCIETY

On July 17th, 2015 a mail from A Regional Provident Fund industry veteran Premier Shield Commissioner introduced a new Group‟s Chairman addressed to the methodology of levy and extraction Chairman CAPSI kicked up serious by linking turnover of the business concerns for the Captains of the to the amount of EPF to be industry. Should the claim and deposited. The action challenges section 7A proceedings by the EPFO the parameters of laws that govern in the Premier Shield case become a the EPFO and is shrouded with departmental precedence, the intent that appears motivated to repercussions are likely to cause generate revenues or otherwise. irreparable damage to the Private Rupees 20 crore plus claim is being Security Sector‟s growth and its assessed and processed under projections on skills and employability sections that are stringent and are numbers; both skills and being applied to provide scant employability being the Prime space for representation or justice. Minister‟s focus areas.

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Premier Shield is a market leader and continuity of its member has chosen to contest the assumptive establishments. The meeting was well calculations of the concerned RPFC represented under the Chairmanship and has engaged leading legal of Kunwar Vikram Singh and was counsels to guide it safely through attended by Ashok Bajpai- Managing this hurricane. Premier Shield has Director, Ms. Rupan Sidhu and made a difficult and hard choice at Dinesh Manocha of G4S, Vishnu huge financial costs that its size and Sultania-CFO of Peregrine Guarding, scale may sustain but would surely Vikram Mahurkar- Managing Director cripple majority of the private security of Checkmate Group, Brig. Baldev sector‟s players. Singh-Vice President of Checkmate Services, Sachit Kumar-Director of CAPSI Chairman Kunwar Vikram Globe Detective Agency Pvt Ltd, Singh led a power delegation to the Pawanjit Ahluwalia-Chairman & Hon‟ble Minister of Labour & Managing Director of Premier Shield Employment Shri Bandaru Pvt Ltd, Subhash Wadhawan- Dattatreya on the 28th July, 2015 President of Association of Private at the latter‟s office. The delegation Detectives of India, C Pal Singh – comprised of C Pal Singh – Director Director General, - General, Mahesh Sharma – Secretary Secretary General, Jasbir Wasu-Vice General, Pawanjit Ahluwalia, Brig. Chairman (Legal & Licensing) and Rajan Oberoi and Brig. Baldev Singh. Comdt H S Chowdhary-Director of Member Parliament R K Sinha and Lineage Consultants. Jasbir Wasu were unable to attend due to illness. The participation was very active and post an elaborate presentation of the The Minister was apprised of the case proceedings by Pawanjit developments and the repercussions Ahluwalia, it was resolved that thereof. He gave a patient hearing and concerted steps to be taken to thwart assured the CAPSI delegation that the the EPFO officer‟s intentions and issues would receive due attention. doors be knocked to seek justice and Subsequently, another call went out fair play for the CAPSI members and to the industry captains from Jasbir the industry. Wasu, Vice Chairman requesting a Issues discussed in the meeting were: meeting to address a distress call sounded by Pawanjit Ahluwalia of a. The EPF act is applicable on the Premier Shield. A meeting of the Wages as defined in the EPF Act of industry captains and senior office 1952 bearers was held on August 4th, 2015 b. It is not applicable on the MW act at CAPSI Headquarters to deliberate of 1948. and decide on the course of action to c. EPF is payable to an employee of be collectively adopted for addressing the company who MUST be the threat/s to the business identified.

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d. EPF is not applicable on over time relevant court strike down this alien which invariably is applied to cover formula and its applicability. CAPSI shortage and fulfill contractual has requested Premier Shield‟s Law obligations. firm to suggest the way to get positive e. EPF is a welfare measure and not directions from the High Court to designed to enrich the EPFO prevent the CAPSI membership from department. harassment by the EPF Department. f. To make a recovery order an employee/contributing beneficiary has to be identified. g. Currently, bifurcation of Minimum Wages matter is stayed by the Supreme Court. CAPSI has also obtained High Court orders staying proceedings against the EPF department. h. EPF is a social sector protection instrument and not a Revenue/Taxes collection agency of

the government. PMKVY AWARENESS RALLY This matter was further discussed and represented to the Labour Joint

Secretary. The Central Provident Fund Commissioners (CPFC) too has been requested to take suitable action with the concerned RPFC.

CAPSI in the recent past has propelled certain administrative, political and judicial actions which have thwarted or stalled such coercive actions by various authorities. This has been made possible only because of the A day before World Youth Skills Day, members‟ collective support and the Rally was organized on 14th July from leadership‟s single-minded resolve to Morabadi Maidan to Albert Ekka develop and protect the interests of Chowk at Jharkhand, Ranchi by the Private Security Sector (PSS). Bhootpurv Sainik Kalyan Sangh (BSKS) and Ranchi Security Pvt Ltd Now, it is again time to raise our voice (RSPL) with the aim of spreading the through Central Association of Private spirit of Skill India. Mr. R K Singh, Security Industry (CAPSI) against the CEO, Skill Development Mission- EPF Department and compel them to Jharkhand showed green signal to retreat from levying this formula. The rally from Morabadi Maidan. permanent Solution is to get the Page 6 of 11

The candidates undergoing training Mr. Vishwanath Katti in his address at Ranchi Security participated in highlighted the operational aspects the first ever Youth Skills Day. It of running a Private Security was also witnessed by Agency. He emphasized on how we Directors/Officials of BSKS and can do our best together to raise the RSPL. standard of Private Security Industry. Mr. P. Ravindranath spoke on the financial aspects of running a MD’s GET-TO-GETHER CUM Private Security Agency, emphasizing the fact that running Private Security CONFERENCE AT COORG CLIFF Agency is primarily a business and care has to be taken to run business RESORT smoothly to generate Profits. Col. Darshan Bal spoke on the future aspects of Private Security Industry emphasizing on how important it is to be a professional.

All the participants actively participated in the deliberations and requested for organizing such Conferences in future. It was an opportunity for them to understand each other and stand together to overcome the Industry challenges. All participants applauded this initiative th th On 28 & 29 July 2015, MDs of and idea of having healthy discussion 32 Private Security Agencies who at Coorg Cliff, which is an excellent are members of Karnataka Security resort with all facilities. Service Association went out of Bangalore and conducted two days PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES Conference at Cliff Resort, Coorg. It was the opportunity to discuss their WILL ASSIST RANCHI issues in a different manner while enjoying the beauty of charming RAILWAY DIVISION Coorg.

The main speakers on the occasion were Mr. Vishwanath Katti, National President- CAPSI, Mr. P Ravindranath, CAPSI, Karnataka Chapter Chairman, Col. Darshan Bal, Vice President -Karnataka Security Service Association.

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The Ranchi Railway Division facing acute shortage of Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel decided to involve Private Security Guards to ensure safety at Railways.

39 guards of Ranchi Security Private Limited were deployed at Divisional Railway Manager‟s (DRM) office at Hatia as well as in Railway, hospital, residential colonies of Shri Anirudha Singh, Chapter officers and staffs at Hatia and Ranchi Chairman, Jharkhand, CAPSI Railway Stations. “We have segregated distributed certificates to its PMKVY security personnel in two categories. Pilot batch along with job offer letters. The core areas like trains and platforms will be under RPF while non-core areas will be seen by Private Security Guards” said Deepak To New Telangana Members for joining Kashyap, DRM. CAPSI Family !! This is for the first time that PSAs will assist Railway Protection Force 1. Harshavardhana Industrial Security Services

(RPF) at their various 2. Suraksha Maintenace Services establishments. 3. Expert Detective and Security Services

4. Janapriya Group

5. AAP Detective & Security Services CELEBRATING WORLD YOUTH 6. Aditya Enterprices

SKILLS DAY AT RANCHI 7. Sri Sahithi Manpower & Placements

On the occasion of World Youth Skills Services Pvt Ltd

8. Telangana Security Services Day an event was organized at Ranchi 9. G. Malla Reddy to spread the awareness about Prime 10. Maruti Security & Placement Agencies Minister‟s mission and vision. 11. A1 Royal Services Addressing the event, Mr. Anirudha 12. Peoples Security Services Singh, CAPSI Chapter Chairman- 13. Eagle Vision Security and Investigations Jharkhand shared the complete information about the Pradhan 14. Sai Balaji Group of Services Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 15. Dhanush Security Services

(PMKVY). He said through the Skill 16.Galaxy Human Resource Services

Development Mission the government 17.Sri Babu Jagjeevan Ram SC Labour Contract Co-Operative Society Ltd is aiming to strengthen surplus 18. Global Security Corporate Services Manpower. Huge number of 19. Jobdot Training Academy Pvt. Ltd. candidates holding placards with the 20. Suraksha Corporate Services Pvt Ltd. slogans written on it supported this event and made it successful.

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CAPSI SUPPORTING ASPIRING YOUTH TO ACHIEVE BETTER FUTURE

Force 10 Protection Services at Kochi started Pilot Batch of PMKVY with lot of enthusiasm. The Certified Trainers trained 100 unemployed youths of Kerala to certify them at Level 4 of the NOS. The great success of the Pilot batch attracted more volunteer trainees and as a result another batch of 60 was trained by Force 10. In addition to class room training of 100 hours, we organized out door and practical training of 60 hours.

Top Officials of TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES visited our training Centre and were amazed to see the dedication TAMILNADU PRIVATE SECURITY with which we carried out our training. We have decided to provide AGENCY OWNERS ASSOCIATION only Trained and Certified Guards to GETS AFFILIATION FROM CAPSI all our clients in the next few months. Our happy Clients offered us the services of their premises and allowed to use their equipments to carry out any type of Practical Training like use of Turnstiles, Bollards, Boom Barriers, Control rooms etc.

Many new organizations and Corporates in Kochi are approaching us for providing Security cover at their premises as well. CAPSI Tamilnadu & Puducherry Chapter meet was held on 21st These initiatives taken by the August 2015 at TNCA Club, government is an important step Chennai. During the meeting towards meeting industry‟s human Tamilnadu Private Security Agency resource requirements and will Owners Association affiliation with boost growth. This will also give CAPSI was announced officially. India‟s aspiring youth access to About 32 Private Security Agencies stable employment opportunities associated with CAPSI attended this and sustainable livelihoods. event with the members of TPSAOA. Page 9 of 11

SSSDC PLAYING A MAJOR ROLE IN PMKVY SCHEME

Security Sector Skill Development Council (SSSDC) is playing a major role in PMKVY Scheme (Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna). There are a total of 28 Skill Councils who are part of this scheme being rolled out by the NSDC under the overall tutelage of the MSDE.

In the Pilot Batch, SSSDC was allotted 13600 vacancies by NSDC, amongst the highest within the Skill Councils for training of fresh candidates for job roles in NSQF Level 4 such as Unarmed Security Guards. The numbers were sub allotted to a total of 105 Training Partners associated with SSSDC to carry out the training of candidates with the aim of carrying out skilling of candidates and imparting vocational training to them as well as giving them reward money of Rs 7500/- per successful candidate. The vacancies utilised in Pilot Phase were 9702 out of 13600. The balance of 13600 plus 8050 fresh vacancies have been allotted in the Quarter 2 to the TPs. Assessments are under process and very shortly the generation of Certificates will commence through the SDMS software platform through which this whole scheme is being run. In the next step the „RPL‟ or Recognition of Prior Learning will be launched through which personnel who are experienced in the job roles will be given certification on successfully passing the assessments.

Youth undergo PMKVY training at Kapston Training Academy (Hyderabad)

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BENEFITS TO OUR MEMBERS AT A GLANCE

 Act as a unified apex body to  Organize „Recognition of Prior protect the interest of its members & Learning (RPL)‟ of your existing represent at federal & state guards for their certification as per government departments i.e. PSARA& Ministry of HRD. controlling authority of PSARA, police, PF ESI, Service tax, Labor & judicial  Utilize the CAPSI- Quality authorities. Council of India (QCI) initiative mentoring program to improve your  CAPSI is in touch with the state business practices and services. controlling authorities & is initiating a move for penalizing the unauthorized  Access live feed on the CAPSI PSAs. website: http://www.capsi.in/ as well as information on global  CAPSI is representing the security trends in our newsletter industry by approaching the labor Security Post. department to up skill the present guard force from unskilled to skilled  Access to preferential rates & category under NSDC skilling advice from CAPSI‟s appointed Legal, projects. Tax & Accounting Consultants.  Benefit from CAPSI‟s position as  the voice of the security industry, Improves and updates your engaged at all levels, across all areas Security Knowledge & Skills by of Central Government Ministries, attending „Security Round State Governments, end user Conference‟ workshops planned for associations like CII, FICCI, your state and region. ASSOCHAM, PDHCC, ISS, NASCOM  and State Chamber of Commerce & Discounted registration fees for Industry, State Controlling Authorities the prestigious annual CAPSI& (PSARA). Security Sector Skill Development Council (SSSDC) conference &  CAPSI website lists commercial Exhibition. tenders FREE of Cost to help you in  your business expansion. Free subscription and reduced advertising rates in Security Post to  Assistance in setting up all CAPSI members. Training Centers of your company in  association with SSSDC as per Membership ID cards that Government guidelines. enables easy access to controlling Authority & other Government  Special training for your Agencies. security supervisor to be trained as Instructors by SSSDC for undertaking On Job Training of your guard force.

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