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Israel-India Business Guide - Defence & HLS
Overview: HLS in India
I
ndia with its 7500 km of coastline running through
9 states and 4 union territories has always had a
difficult task of monitoring the vast coast line. Difficult
relationships with neighbours and importantly, the
limited ability to systematically deal with numerous
threats are more pronounced today. Occurrences like the
26/11 Mumbai blasts, security issues during public events,
growing instances of terrorism & ethnic group conflicts
has increased the focus on homeland security in India.
Thecentralandstategovernmentsperceivemodernization
and upgradation as one of the key focus besides creating
a supporting infrastructure for the long term. The Ministry
of Home Affairs has targeted development of India’s
Homeland Security focused infrastructure, like creation
of a centralized comprehensive database called National
Information Grid (NATGRID) by combining the individual
databases of several government agencies, setting up of
the CCTNS (Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and
Systems) and modernization programs for providing
better equipment and training to the security forces
deployed with the task of internal security in India.
A Safe City initiative leverages partnerships and
technology to help communities & businesses reduce
crime and create an environment where people feel safe
and secure. Cities that attract economic power and foster
growth also spawn crime, violence & overall insecurity.
Urban dwellers are constantly faced by threats like
disaster – both natural & man made, terrorism, organized
crimes, theft / burglary, rape, human trafficking etc. An
urban center is to be treated like an establishment that
requires equivalent of a perimeter security, protection
of the citizens residing therein and safe-guarding of the
sensitive pockets and establishments within, through
prevention, quick detection and speedy response.
Homeland Security sector in India
India currently accounts for 3.6 per cent of the global
homeland security expenditure. India offers huge
potential for firms engaged in the sector due to its high
GDP growth, obsolete equipment and modernisation of
police and paramilitary forces.
The Homeland Security market which currently stands at
about USD 8 Billion is likely to reach USD 16 Billion / Year
by 2018.
Some of the areas to be focusedin homeland security are:
Border Security Fencing. India has a land border of 15,107
km (spread over 17 states) and a coastline border of
7,517km (spread over 13 states and 05 union territories).
Integrated Border Check Posts (ICP). ICPs have been
India’s
Homeland
Security
The Homeland Security market in India, which
currently stands at about USD 8 Billion, is likely to
reach USD 16 Billion per year by 2018
Sateesh Kulkarni *
HLS
