First "Global Security Conference" Commences in New Delhi
Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil inaugurates the International Conference Global experts discuss issues pertaining to global security, Security Employees Welfare Action (SEWA) Program Launched
Tweet-- India takes center-stage globally, on security issues, with the commencement of the first ever "Global Security Conference" held in the country. The two day international event was inaugurated by Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil, making her the first ever head of a country to inaugurate such an event related to security, exemplifying India's tenacity in maintaining peace and harmony across the world and region.
With a theme titled "Global Security 2009 - Initiatives, Knowledge and Employability", the participants attending the conference deliberated on issues, challenges and way forward for the enhancing security in India and globally as well. Participants, who include global leaders, including heads of states, bureaucracy, central and state government agencies, leading private security companies and corporate houses, from over 20 countries are attending the conference.
The event also witnessed the grand launch of Security Employees Welfare Actions (SEWA) Program, specifically for the private security industry. Under this program, several welfare schemes were launched for benefiting the employees of Private security industry aimed at alleviating some pertinent social and economic issues.
Launching of affordable green housing schemes for private guarding personnel at all levels is the first of its kind endeavour aimed at providing quality life. This includes setting up of subsidized housing societies costing up to a maximum Rs. 5 Lakhs.
Tie-up with Brilliant Tutorials to provide free coaching for Engineering/Medicals to 50 children belonging to security guards based on an assessment test. This also includes providing subsidized education at Brilliant tutorials to the children of guards who are bright and have a burning desire to excel.
"Secure the Girl Child" is primarily targeted at providing socio-economic support to girl child covering education and marriage costs. The total amount spent would be around 1.5 lakhs per child and would be given to each girl child in installments from birth till their marriage. In addition, this novel initiative will help in their empowerment and capacity building.
Mr. Kunwar Vikram Singh, National Chairman of CAPSI & APDI announcing the welfare scheme said, "At this historic juncture, I feel delighted to announce this initiative 'SEWA', the unique socio-economic schemes exclusively meant for the welfare of private security guards and their families. This is indeed a momentous occasion to unveil the schemes at the First ever Global Security Conference that intends to acknowledge the exceptional contributions of private security personnel in our country."
The first ever global conference on security is a collaborative effort of CAPSI and APDI with a mission to highlight the issues in the wake of global terror threats and mitigate the risks across the globe and ensure a peaceful and secure world.
Notes to Editor
About CAPSI & APDI
The Central Association of Private Security Industry (CAPSI) and The Association of Private Detectives and Investigators (APDI) are the apex National Body for the respective industry, viz Security and investigation.
CAPSI and APDI were formed to bring the Private Security and Investigation industry together to one platform and have greatly succeeded in doing so. At the core of objectives is a commitment to ensure that its members follow the highest ethical standards and provide good quality service to their clients. It is through the strength of these good practices that their members strive to project an image of a united industry that is capable of regulating itself. This is in line with the practices followed in many of the developed countries.
With Chapters Drawn from New Delhi, Maharashtra, Punjab and Chandigarh, Karnataka, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, CAPSI and APDI are true Representatives of all Security and Investigation agencies across the Country. These Chapters are drawn from membership of the respective states and have their own governing bodies under the Chapter Chairman. Such chapters will be established in Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Orissa and West Bengal in the near future.