First global security conference begins in New Delhi

India takes centre stage globally on security issues with the commencement of the first ever 'Global Security Conference' held in the country.

India takes centre 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 President Pratibha Patil.

Speaking on the occasion,President Patil said,”We are living in a world where the security environment is complex. Threats to security and stability arise out of many factors. Apart from crime and other law and order situations,the one issue that has had a deep impact on the way we live and conduct business,is the threat posed by terrorism.” “The exposure of innocent civilian population to random incidents of violence has increased,as terrorists have adopted more audacious and more insidious methods. Any path to address security concerns requires measures that instill confidence in the minds of the public without creating alarm,” she added.

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 from over 20 countries,which include heads of states,bureaucracy,central and state government agencies,leading private security companies and corporate houses,are attending the conference.

The global conference 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. 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.

The event also witnessed the 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 socio-economic related 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 also includes setting up of subsidised housing societies costing up to a maximum Rs 5 Lakh.

Another scheme under this programme is a 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 subsidised education at Brilliant Tutorials to the children of guards.

‘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 Rs 1.5 lakh per child and would be given to each girl child in instalments from birth till their marriage.

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