Category: National
Countdown to FSIE 2019 Begins
Fire & Security India Expo (FSIE) continues to grow and brings together experts for preventive fire protection and security solutions. Now in its third year, the show will mark its debut in Mumbai at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC) from 28 February to 2 March 2019. The event is organised by NürnbergMesse India in co-operation with Fire & Security Association of India (FSAI). The trade fair brings together over 150 leading brands displaying solutions for active, passive, and organisational fire safety and security management. Increase in floor space With over 10,000 sq. mtrs. of exhibition space, FSIE 2019 will have live product demonstrations across cutting edge technologies in the IBMS/ IoT space, with special focus on low voltage security systems, and new technology in fire protection & life safety systems. Interests of end customers shall be given special attentions and hence they are being specifically invited to the exhibition. FSIE will bring a unique concentrated market overview of integrated solutions for fire protection and security, especially those that intelligently combine innovation and technology. Conferences & workshops The expo will also see conferences and workshops addressing key topics related to fire safety and security. Buyer-seller meetings, trade delegations and similar others are some of the concurrent highlights that will make a part of the expo. Awards & recognition In addition, to promote innovation and recognize extraordinary contribution of organizations and individuals in the field of security, safety, firefighting and emergency response – annual FIST Awards are conducted in association with Fire & Security Association of India (FSAI), which is a major attraction of the event. NürnbergMesse is one of the 15 largest exhibition companies in the world. The portfolio covers some 120 national and international exhibitions and congresses, and approximately 40 sponsored pavilions at the Nuremberg location and worldwide. Every year, around 30,000 exhibitors (international share: 41%) and up to 1.4 million visitors (international share of trade visitors: 24%) participate in the own, partner and guest events of the NürnbergMesse Group, which is present with subsidiaries in China, North America, Brazil, Italy and India. The group also has a network of about 50 representatives operating in over 100 countries.
28th IISSM CONCLAVE 2018 On Security, Safety, Fire & Loss Prevention
IISSM for striving tirelessly towards the cause of security, safety, fire and loss prevention for last 28 years. He stressed the need for the government and private sector to work together for greater efficiency and advancement of the sector. He said that there is a need for sending out the right signal to the world regarding safety and security in India. There was a thought provoking and inspiring address to the participants by Jayant Sinha, MoS, Civil Aviation who appreciated IISSM for bringing together such a distinguished gathering from across the country as well as the world, and apprised all the participants of the latest technology being used in aviation sector which will usher it in a new era. The other ministers who addressed the conclave were Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Minister of Labour & Employment; Giriraj Singh, MoS, MSME; and Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Cabinet Minister, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Science & Technology, Environment, Forests & Climate Change. Mrs. Aruna Sundararajan, IAS, Chairman, Telecom Commission and Secretary, Dept of Telecommunications, Govt. of India, also addressed the audience. Panel discussions This year IISSM Conclave organized five panel discussions whereby the policy makers, innovators, and experts from various domains shared their views and the audience got to come across the technology aspects, their plans, and processes which are yet to come and become the integral part of their life in 3 to 5 years down the line. The topics of panel Discussions were HSSE – Sustainable Growth and Development in Healthcare, Hospitality and Retail; Social Media and Data Privacy – Opportunities and Threats in a Cyber Environment; Challenges and Opportunities in Corporate Security and Property Conservation Programmes; Security, Safety, Vigilance and Responses in a Smart City; and Road Safety – An Operational Risk and Collaborative Solutions. All panel discussion were very lucid and informative and they evinced excellent question-answer sessions, thus making them very interactive. IISSM Security and Safety Excellence Awards 2018 The much coveted awards in security/ safety sector – IISSM Security and Safety Excellence Awards 2018 were awarded to those organizations that have set an example for others to follow and contributed immensely to the sector. There was individual excellence awards for those who think out of the box, and execute it on the ground – thus contributing a great deal to the society. The awards were given by various ministers including Suresh Prabhu, K.J. Alphons, Santosh Gangawar, Jayant Sinha, Giriraj Singh, and Dr. Harsh Vardhan, after their address to the participants. Apart from these Awards, there were special awards for professionals whose contributions have been remarkable in spreading the brand IISSM in various parts of the country. Fellowship Awards 2018 Dr. Harsh Vardhan presented IISSM the Fellowship Awards in appreciation and recognition of their contribution for enhancing the standards and ethical practices in the profession of security, safety, fire prevention, introduction of technology, and to make the loss prevention as the key management practices for improvement of the profitability. In his valedictory address Dr Mahesh Sharma, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Culture stressed the need to have frequent deliberations on such topics. He said in spite of being a minister he was an entrepreneur, and from his own experience he knew if security and safety gaps are left open, it can cause irreparable damage to the growth. He also stressed the need for preservation, maintenance and security of heritage monuments. The conclave was concluded with a vote of thanks. The participants dispersed to their places with an enriched experience and looked forward to attending the next IISSM conclave in 2019. The next IISSM Global Conclave is likely to be held in Bangalore in the month of November 2019.
National Seminar on Digital Policing
The police personnel in India need to be trained in information technology (IT), and be exposed to digital technologies to avoid getting left behind in the era of cyber policing, a top official of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) said at a recently held ASSOCHAM event in New Delhi. “The future of smart policing is cyber policing, there is no future of conventional policing. It can only be guidance but it has to be cyber policing in the future in both real and virtual worlds,” said Sanjay Goel, Joint Secretary, MeitY. Mr Goel who is heading the e-governance division in MeitY also added, “The Ministry is aware of challenges in data analytics. Recognising this, my team has set up a Centre for Data Analytics under NIC (National Informatics Centre) in Delhi itself.” Considering that there are no boundaries in cyber world, Mr Goel said that this has made policing more challenging and complex, “We are up to the challenge and our security authorities are moving ahead with times and taking the challenge head-on.” Talking about the digital initiatives of the government, he said, “So far with three governance initiatives and various electronic initiatives and digitalisation we have done, we have been able to ensure flow of information, and now we are migrating towards smart policing.” He said that latest technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), internet of things (IOTs), robotics and data analytics should be made available to the police authorities at the site of an emergency as these are the soul of smart policing which should become the new norm. Noting that these technologies are four decades old, he said, “Now with increase in computing powers and improvement in tools we have, we are able to tap it and we need to catch up with rapidly changing technology.” Amid others who addressed the ASSOCHAM seminar included – DrLovneesh Chanana, Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council on IT/ ITeS and Vice-President (Digital Government), SAP India Pvt. Ltd.; Anil Dhawan, Co-chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council on Homeland Security, and Ankur Sareen, AGM, Networking Embedded Appliance Division Delivery, NEC Technologies. ASSOCHAM initiated its endeavour of value creation for Indian industry in 1920. It was established by promoter Chambers, representing all regions of India. Having in its fold over 400 chambers and trade associations, and serving over 4.5 lakh members across India. ASSOCHAM has emerged as the fountainhead of knowledge for Indian industry, which is all set to redefine the dynamics of growth and development in the knowledge based economy.
The Civil Defence Raising Day 2018
The Directorate of Civil Defence, Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi, celebrated the Civil Defence Raising Day on 6 December 2018 at Bal Bharati Public School, Parwana Road, Pitampura, New Delhi. Mrs. Tanvi Garg, IAS, Deputy Commissioner (HQs) was the Chief Guest. Other guests who graced the occasion included various DMs/ ADMs/ SDMs/ Tehsildars/ Delhi police officials/ fire officials/ local residents/ school authorities, students, civil defence volunteers, wardens, and so on. The District Magistrates were received by the Civil Defence Instructors and Senior Wardens of the respective districts with bouquets of flowers, and the Chief Guest was received by Rahul Sudan, the Senior Staff Office, Civil Defence, Delhi. During the welcome speech, Rahul Sudan gave information on the history and activities of Civil Defence in Delhi. The Chief Guest walked through the display of civil defence services like rescue, first-aid, firefighting, welfare, and so on. She also took keen interest in the photo exhibition of civil defence activities. On the onset, a demonstration on self-defence was given by the women civil defence volunteers. There was also a PT demonstration by both the men and women volunteers. Further, a mock disaster situation was created which the civil defence teams lead by Hari Om Shukla as Incident Commander and Vinay Mathur as Incharge of Warden Post demonstrated to the community members by doing fire fighting, rescuing the surface casualties through emergency methods of rescue, and rendering first aid to the injured. The methods used were Two Hands Seat, Human Crutch, ‘s,’ CPR with AED (Automated External Defibrillator), Fore and AFT, Fireman lift, and improvised methods by blankets and other available items. They displayed various rescue methods. For 1st floor casualties, methods like selfrescue with jumping sheet, fireman’s lift, sliding stretcher by one ladder by women and sliding stretcher by two ladders by men were used. The 2nd floor casualties were cleared using sliding stretcher on two parallel rope methods. The casualties of 3rd floor to 2nd floor were rescued by cage method, and those of top floor were rescued by flying fox method and self-rescue with the help of descenders from roof. All rescue methods were displayed by the trained civil defence vol unteers with precision and confidence. The audience of more than 3000 invitees and guests cheered the participants and praised their efforts in saving the lives of people trapped/ injured during disasters. “Wardens are generally knowledgeable and influential people of the locality with aptitude and inclination for public service. They are enlisted and trained to advise, help and guide the community in their areas and generally to serve as the link between the people and the authorities.” – Dr. Iqbal Singh Jagdeva Senior Chief Warden, Delhi East District The Chief Guest distributed the President’s Meritorious medals to Ms. Neelam Kataria, Addl. Chief Warden (lady) South West District, and DGCD DISC (MHA) to Vijay J.V. Thental, Dy. C.W., North District and Ms. Archana, Group Leader, North District. She also handed over the certificates and medals to the winners and runner-up of inter district professional and sports competitions. On the occasion, a Civil Defence Corps, Delhi (CDCD) Android Mobile App was launched by the Chief Guest which disseminates information on civil defence, disaster management and women safety. The App provides direct calling facilities for emergency numbers, hospitals, civil defence wardens/ offices etc. Mrs. Garg acknowledged the ‘Nishkal Sewa’ spirit of the civil defence volunteers who performed various duties from time to time. She motivated the civil defence wardens/ volunteers to encourage more and more citizens to join Civil Defence and get them trained so that any kind of disaster can be dealt in effective manner. She asked them to continue working with zeal, enthusiasm and devotion in the service to the nation. The Chief Guest also administered the ‘Environment Pledge’ to all present for planting more trees. Civil Defence Organization is a second line of defence and a social/ welfare service agency during war-time and emergencies that provides relief to the affected persons/ areas in calamities and disasters, and during major accidents, communal upheaval etc., in peace time. The aims and objectives of Civil Defence are to protect human life and property, to maintain continuity of production, and to keep up the morale of public in general. In peace time during disasters, terrorist activities, calamities and the likes, Civil Defence Corps provide rescue service, house fire parties, first aid, communication, welfare measure, relief work, transport, training and mobilization of the local help etc. They also perform numerous other social and welfare activities. Civil Defence’s demonstrations are held in various localities to educate and motivate members of public in Civil Defence measures. First Aid posts are established on various occasions during national festivals such as Republic Day, Independence Day, Haj Centres, religious gatherings etc. Blood donations camps are also organized by the Civil Defence corps from time to time.
Security Skills & Leadership Summit 2018
The Central Association of Private Security Industry (CAPSI) has recently concluded its 13th Security Skills and Leadership Summit 2018 at PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PHDCCI), New Delhi, held during 15-16 November 2018. The Summit was participated by more than 500 industry leaders from security and private investigation domains across India. The Chief Guest Shivraj Patil, the former Home Minister, GoI, and former Governor of Punjab opened the two-day conference by lighting the lamps under the reverberation of chanting prayers. The inauguration ceremony was also attended by dignitaries like Ashok Prasad, IPS (Retd.), former Secretary, Internal Security – MHA, and Technical Advisor and Spokesperson MHA; Anil Khaitan, former President, PHDCCI, and the office bearers of CAPSI and APDI. In his welcome note, Kunwar Vikram Singh, Chairman, CAPSI and APDI apprised that the Summit has been being held every year since the inception of CAPSI which was raised consequent to the passing of the Private Security Agency (Regulation) Act 2005, and this is its 13th edition. The Summit provides the platform to discuss pressing issues that the private security industry confronts, and find solutions to those problems. The government is responsive to all the issues faced by the Industry. He also cited some very serious issues being currently faced by the Industry such as the modus of GST which has forced about 1040 agencies to pull their shutters down, need of a separate directorate under MHA to look after the affairs of private security agencies as the overburdened controlling authorities are not able to address their issues efficiently, and so on. He appealed to the forum to put their heads together and find viable solutions of all the issues. On another note, the Chairman also acquainted the forum with some of the landmark initiatives taken by CAPSI including the introduction of a new course of Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) in Security Management under the aegis of Noida International University, Noida; and launching of a major welfare activity for the security guards to facilitate them with their own house under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna (PMAY). CAPSI is and has been in regular negotiations with the Ministry of Urban Housing on the subject. Ashok Prasad, IPS referred to the low police citizen ratio in the country and made it clear that the police find itself woefully short of resources to combat the requirements of guarding and policing in the current time of rapidly growing economy. It is here that the private security industry can fill the void to a large extent. He stressed upon more professional private security force that can ensure safety and security of personnel and material. Shivraj Patil was of the opinion that the private security personnel is not very different from the regular security forces that are entrusted with securing the nation. Both forces need very strong leaderships with astute foresight and vision. He emphasised the need for updating technology, and training to sharpen the skills of the security personnel. He was hopeful that in due course the bill for regulating the private detective agencies will be passed, and the present government will also address the issue in relation to GST to pass solace on the industry. On the second day, AR Kohli, Former Governor of Mizoram explained that security encompasses emotional, physical and financial security and is the sum up of law and order. He stated that running of a Nation constitutes two pillars in a democratic country – they are bureaucrats and politicians. Any proposal which needs approval from these have to be so modelled that it easily passes the scrutiny of the bureaucrats and politicians. The proposals should add value to the society and make life easier for them. Mr Kohli explained that the security guards are an useful extension arm of the state. They supplement the efforts of the local police. He advised that they must always maintain a humanitarian approach in the discharge of duties. Stressing on the need to be professionally competent, Mr Kohli stated that there are over 40 million jobs available abroad of which at least 5 million relate to private security. Hence we need to focus ourselves in training the guards to attain professional excellence. Mr Kohli was in agreement that the Principal Employer should pay the GST at source, and he supported the initiatives of BBA in Security Management and the housing project envisaged by CAPSI. Syed Shahnawaz Hussain, former Cabinet Minister said that he has been amidst the security guards for the last 20 years and has the understanding of their problems. The compensation being given to the private security guards who suffer casualties while on duty needs to be relooked into and higher renumerations are warranted. He supported CAPSI’s efforts in all the welfare activities undertaken for the betterment of these personnel. The conference saw various distinct sessions of discussions and debates by a number of eminent speakers and panellists on various topics such as GST Imposition – Survival of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises of Security Sector – A National Challenge; Directorate of Private Security – A Game Changer; Certified Security Professionals – Excellence in Job Performance; CPIIPartnership between Insurance Investigators and Insurers in mitigation of Frauds; and Star Rating of Private Security Agencies – A Joint initiative with Quality Council of India; Housing for the Security Guards – PM Awas Yojana (PMAY); Promoting Second Generation of Security Professional – Security Management Courses; and General Assurance Cover for family of Guards.
Rajasthan Government Uses Delta Outdoor LED Displays for Public Content Delivery
Delta, a global provider of video wall solutions, has been chosen by RajCOMP Info Services Ltd. (RISL), a Government of Rajasthan Undertaking, for providing a networked solution of LED outdoor displays. The 44 full colour and full motion LED display boards, each measuring 3.84m wide and 2.88m tall, are now installed at various locations in Rajasthan, and were built using Delta’s cutting-edge outdoor LED technology. This is a first of its kind network in India where a state government has taken the initiative to take its programs and policies to the common man. This helps the public better understand the various schemes which the government has floated and how they can take part. The displays encourage the public to take maximum benefit from various government initiatives. The outdoor displays also help in broadcasting live information or telecasting government events live. “Large format electronic displays are an effective way to provide useful information to the masses, for example, broadcasting new government schemes and their benefits or streaming the live feed of an important event,” expressed a senior RISL official, “This vision was first reflected in Rajasthan State’s budget announcement (FY 2016-17), and subsequently LED Video walls were commissioned throughout the state.” Delta’s 10mm SMD LED display provides high brightness, high contrast ratio and wide viewing angles for clarity and easy readability. With a contrast ratio of over 4000:1, and a light output of over 6000nits, the LED delivers bestin-class image quality in an outdoor environment. “With Delta’s extensive experience in image and video processing, the LED display provides the ultimate image quality assurance, colour uniformity and cost of ownership. The clarity and distance visibility of Delta’s outdoor LED displays make it an ideal solution for displaying public information,” said Hemant Agarwal, Head of Display Solutions Business Unit, Delta Electronics, India. The displays can be addressed as single display, groups of displays or a single large group, and are capable of showing bright images even during peak daylight, running non-stop during summer, monsoon and winter months. They are IP65 rated, which means that they are protected from the vagaries of nature. Different kinds of content like videos, text, images, RSS feeds, web pages, and others can be displayed and played depending on a schedule that can be set in a device. In addition to this, streaming of live events, along with its audio can help get the message to the public. Delta executed this project with its partner Pan Intellecom Ltd. Harbir Singh, Director, Pan Intellecom Ltd. said, “In today’s digital era, it is more reasonable to install an LED display for a big impact. Delta having expertise in display solutions provided RISL with an innovative LED solution that met their expectations.” RajCOMP Info Services Ltd. (formerly RajCOMP) is a fully owned Government of Rajasthan Company. It is a leading consulting organization in the field of Information Technology. RajCOMP Info Services Ltd. (RISL) operates under the aegis of Government of Rajasthan. RISL is the state designated agency (SDA) for implementation of NeGP components i.e., state data centre (SDC), state wide area network (SWAN), common service centre (CSC), state service delivery and other state’s mission mode projects (MMPs). RISL takes up the activities of procuring and outsourcing hardware, software, networking components, and other products and services on behalf of government departments/ organization (users)
Hikvision Showcases Latest AI Enabled Transport Security Innovations
Hikvision showcased their latest AI enabled transport security solutions for the transport sector at the recently held 7th edition of TrafficInfraTech Expo 2018 in Mumbai. The three day expo was held from 24 to 26 Octo…
Tenon Marks a New Chapter of Growth
Tenon Group, a trusted source for providing one of the best security and facility management services around the world, has recently strengthened its commitment to offering world-class security and facility management (FM) services and job opportunities with the opening of an expansive corporate office in Gurgaon. The strong demand for security and facility management by large corporations and retail establishments across the country is driving the expansion of the Indian security and FM services industry. The new corporate office reflects Group’s global vision and strategy to align and synergize their various business verticals present across geographies and help expand the company’s organic and strategic growth. Tenon Group has a significant presence in India with 70+ offices in 200+ cities. The company plans to further hire employees for India. Located at Udyog Vihar in Gurgaon, the new office will house the corporate divisions of Group’s three subbrands i.e., Peregrine, Tenon FM and Soteria. Spread over 38,000 square feet, the state-of-the-art office facility will serve as a natural collaboration centre for more than 145 employees and will provide ease of access to its customers. It will provide team members with first-class accommodations, as well as ample room to grow and meet the demand for company’s technical talents. The five-floor building has 14 conference rooms, fully functional cafeteria and a multi-functional gym which reflect values and essence of the brand. It features a modern work environment designed on the tenets of open culture and teamwork. Workplaces reflect the values at the core of a company. It is a proud moment for the company as we further our endeavour to provide relentless services to our loyal customers. The new office resonates with our global presence and helps us to take the legacy forward. The essence of this office has been specially crafted to provide a more spacious, transparent and personalized environment to its employees and customers. – Maj. Manjit Rajain (Retd.) Group Chairman, Tenon Group Due to consistent growth in the business over past few years, the new office will be a great place to meet prospective clients, deliver integrated facility and security solutions. It will further build on the company’s credibility for the business opportunities. This investment is in line with company’s strategic plans to grow in the market. As a key enabler to providing security and facility management solutions, Tenon is committed to creating ‘clients as partners for life’ through tireless combination of excellence in service, exceptional client engagement and deeper industry expertise. In the last three years, Tenon Group has significantly expanded its global footprint and is present in a leadership position in India, UK and Singapore. The Tenon Group of Companies is an integrated security and facilities management corporation, which has a global presence in 3 countries and spread across India with over 55,000+ employees, providing comprehensive range of services to more than 2000+ corporates. The company started with manned guarding services – Peregrine Guarding – which quickly established itself as the premier establishment in this space. It has been independently rated by KPMG, EY and Deloitte as amongst the top 5 service providers in the country. Tenon Group of companies are conceptualized on the model of self-performance (Accountability, Ownership, Value and Retention). At Tenon work is not outsourced but done in house which gives the client a cost and delivery advantage in absolute terms.
The Ministry of Home Affairs Approves INR194.44 Crore for Lucknow Safe City Project
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved a Safe City project for Lucknow at a total cost of INR194.44 crore under the Nirbhaya Fund Scheme. The project would be implemented as a centrally sponsored scheme with Centre and State sharing the funding in 60:40 ratio. This approval is a part of MHA’s plans to implement Safe City projects in 8 selected cities namely, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Lucknow with the purpose of strengthening safety and security of women in public places. The projects are being implemented in consultation with Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Urban Development, Ministry of Electronic and Information Technology, respective Municipal and Police Commissioners of the cities and civil society organizations. The Safe city proposal for Lucknow will be implemented by Uttar Pradesh Police, assisted by the Municipal bodies and city transport authorities. The major components of the project in Lucknow include, inter-alia: Setting up an integrated smart control room; Setting up pink out-posts (exclusively administered by women police) for facilitating ease of filing complaint by women Pink patrols of women police; Setting up women help desks in all police stations with counsellors; Augmentation of existing Asha Jyoti Kendra; Implementing safety measures in buses including cameras; Improving street lighting in identified hot spots; Setting up pink toilets; and Integration of women power-help line with single emergency number ‘112.’ The Safe City project for Lucknow also envisages gender sensitization awareness campaigns and capacity building in collaboration with community and civil society organizations.