Delhi : The
Central Association of Private Security Industry (CAPSI) is convening a
roundtable conference in Delhi on March 15th to delve into discussions
regarding the advancement of the Evolving National Citizen Security Culture
campaign. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has principally accepted the
concept and assured support. The campaign aims to develop and implement a comprehensive
initiative to foster a sense of national security culture, marking a significant milestone in India's journey towards
safeguarding its citizens and fortifying its societal fabric. By
utilizing a multi-faceted approach that incorporates methodologies, processes,
public awareness events, government engagement and the active participation of
universities and civil society organizations, this campaign seeks to enhance
the knowledge, skills, and awareness of citizens in ensuring their own safety
and contributing to national security.
Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU)
is supporting the event and a high level delegation will be participating in
the event. The round table is being convened by Kunwar Vikram Singh chairman of
central association of private security industry (CAPSI). Distinguished
individuals representing diverse sectors will lend their expertise as keynote
speakers at the round table, the esteemed lineup includes Kunwar Vikram Singh,
Chairman CAPSI, Maj Gen Raju Chauhan, Sh. Bhagwan Shankar, IAS, Addl. Chief
Secretary, Govt. of Sikkim, Former Jt. Secretary (PM) MHA, Lt. Gen Vinod G
Khandare, Principal Adviser, Ministry of Defence, GOI, Lt. Gen AB Shivane, Lt.
Gen Shokin Chauhan, Maj Gen R S Bhaduria, Prof Ajay Darshan Behera, Lt. Gen
Sukhdeep Sangwan, Former General officer of Indian Army & Former Director
General, Assam Rifles. Dr. Deep Narain, Maj Gen Piyush Gupta. Dr. D K Giri,
Consulting Editor, Brighter Kashmir, Maj. Gen Pankaj Saxena, Maj Gen Deepak
Sapra, Maj. Gen. Vishwas Rao, Mr. Krishna Vatsa Swarup, Member, NDMA, MHA, Mr.
Viresha Bhawra, IPS, DG, Mr. Ramphal, IPS(Retd), Former Director/NCRB, MHA, Mr
Shambhu Singh, IAS(Retd), Former JS(NE), MHA, Mr. Vishwanath V Katti,
President, Mr. Anil Puri, Vice President, Mr. Sanjeev Paul, Vice President, Mr.
Sudhir Bhasin, Vice President, Mr. Deo Prakash Singh, Chapter President, Ms.
Rupal Sinha, Board of Governor, Mr. Anil Dhawan, Vice President (Technology),
among others.
Mr Kunwar
Vikram Singh, Chairman, CAPSI said,”In fostering a National Security Culture, we
are committed to creating a supportive atmosphere that nurtures growth. It is
important to create a culture of security within organizations. This means
promoting a mindset where security is not treated as an afterthought, but
incorporated into every aspect of our work processes. It involves regularly
assessing and updating security measures, training employees on security
protocols, and fostering a proactive approach to identifying and addressing
vulnerabilities. It is crucial to remember that security is an ongoing process.
It's not a one-time job but something that requires continuous attention and
adaptation.”
For India, evolving its National
Citizen Security culture is crucial to protect its citizens, empower
communities, prevent security threats, counter extremism, promote social harmony,
foster economic growth and enhance cooperation at both national and
international levels. It is a comprehensive and holistic approach that ensures
the safety, well being and development of the nation and its people.
Remember, security is everyone's
responsibility. It is up to each of us to prioritize and actively participate
in safeguarding our online presence and protecting our valuable information. By
remaining vigilant, informed, and proactive, we can contribute to a safer
digital world for ourselves and future generations.
Project
Objectives:
● Develop methodologies
and processes for promoting national security culture.
● Create public awareness
events to educate citizens about security threats and the importance of
personal and national security
● Establish government
engagement strategies to facilitate collaboration between authorities, citizens
and relevant stakeholders.
● Emphasize the role of
universities in fostering a culture of security through research, education and
community engagement.
● Facilitate the active
involvement of civil society organizations in promoting citizen participation
and empowerment in national security efforts.