The 12th Security
Skills & Leadership Summit 2017 organized by CAPSI (Central Association of
Private Security Industry) and APDI (Association of Private Detective &
Investigators) was held on 16th
December 2017 at Le Meridian Hotel, New Delhi. Union minister
of state for external affairs General VK Singh was the Chief
Guest at the valedictory session. Shivraj Patil, former Governor of
Punjab, also addressed this summit.
The
agenda of this conference gave an opportunity to the members of the association
to raise an alarm about the pertinent issues related to PSARA, GST, Labour and
Skilling of the Security Guards and Supervisors.
The Chairman
of CAPSI & APDI, Kunwar Vikram Singh addressed
the members mentioning the strength and the weaknesses of the Private Security
industry. He said “the sector currently employs 7.5 million people in
22,000 private security agencies. The current GST regime will collapse the
sector financially and that there is a need for amendments of the Private
Security Agencies (Regulation) Act in consultation with the security agencies.
They urge the prime minister to proactively consider their demands and
save the sector which could prove crucial for success of skill India and also
in generating jobs”.
While
at the award ceremony, the most popular and much awaited award for the "Young
Security Entrepreneur of the Year" was presented to Akash
Saxena, Founder & Director, Topshield Security Services Pvt Ltd.
“It
feels great to be a part of an industry which is thriving each day. And
receiving this award is just fulfilling my dream and the power to bring changes
that I foresee”, says Akash Saxena.
Topshield
Security has seen a tremendous growth within a decade under his guidance,
laying emphasis on the significance of quick response team in their
working.
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