The International Council for Industrial Security, Safety & Management (ICISSM) and the Trade Promotion Council for Geospatial & Space Industry (TPCGSI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 15 January 2026 to collaborate on the organisation of SwaRaksha Mahotsav 2026 – a global summit, exhibition and awards platform.
SwaRaksha Mahotsav 2026 is scheduled to be held on 21-22 May 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and will focus on:
- Aerospace & Defence
- Geospatial
- Space
- Marine Systems
- Unmanned Technologies
- Industrial & Homeland Security
- Cyber Security
- Allied domains
The MoU was signed by Col. (Retd.) D. R. Semwal, Patron, ICISSM, and Sanjay Singh (Adv.), Director General, TPCGSI. The agreement broadly defines the areas of engagement and partnership between the two organisations for the successful organisation of SwaRaksha Mahotsav 2026.
ICISSM is a purely non-commercial, apolitical and independent professional forum, operating without support from business groups or corporate sponsorships. The Council is founded on the principles of mutual knowledge sharing, professional growth and meaningful networking. It does not represent any pressure group or vested interest and brings together a strong network of senior security, safety and risk management professionals from industry, government, PSUs, infrastructure and critical installations, with deep expertise in industrial security, safety governance, crisis management and resilience planning.
TPCGSI serves as the voice of industry, representing the interests of the Aerospace & Defence, Geospatial & Space, Marine, Unmanned Technologies and Homeland Security sectors in India. The Council works actively towards the advancement of these technologies and their applications through policy advocacy and sustained engagement with government and other stakeholders.
ICISSM is a purely non-commercial, apolitical and independent professional forum, operating without support from business groups or corporate sponsorships. The Council is founded on the principles of mutual knowledge sharing, professional growth and meaningful networking. It does not represent any pressure group or vested interest and brings together a strong network of senior security, safety and risk management professionals from industry, government, PSUs, infrastructure and critical installations, with deep expertise in industrial security, safety governance, crisis management and resilience planning.
The primary objective of this MoU is to foster a strategic partnership for strengthening India’s security ecosystem, while ensuring that government, industry, academia and society at large develop a deeper understanding of the evolving needs of these sectors and their contribution to the nation’s economic growth and development. Both organisations firmly believe that technology is a key driver of economic progress, and that consistent policy advocacy has helped establish a strong and effective industry voice within government corridors.
Through this collaboration, ICISSM’s domain expertise and professional strength will add significant value to SwaRaksha Mahotsav, positioning it as India’s largest global platform for Aerospace & Defence, Industrial & Homeland Security, Safety, Geospatial, Space, Unmanned Technologies, Cyber Security and Marine Systems.
Together, ICISSM and TPCGSI aim to foster meaningful engagement between government, armed forces, industry leaders, academia, startups and global experts, while strengthening India’s leadership in strategic and emerging technologies critical to national security and resilience.
