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Israel-India Business Guide - Defence & HLS
Overview: HLS in India
Possible Amendments to Private Security Agency
Regulation (PSAR) Act
The police to citizen ratio at the all-India level are about
117 policemen for every 100,000 people, which is much
lower than the UnitedNations standard of 222. The change
in lifestyle of the last few years have boosted demand for
private security services, with corporate offices, hotels,
residential complexes as well as individuals becoming
more concerned about security.
The Man Guarding Industry forms a large portion of
the Indian Security Industry, which is regulated by
Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005- PSARA
ACT. This ACT needs to be relooked for appropriate
amendments.
Challenges
The possibility of sale of weapons and other equipment to
forces opposing peace and order has prompted putting
in place strict licensing restrictions.
Uncertainty over the ability of public sector units and
Ordnance Factories to face competition from the private
sector has further hindered issuance of fresh licenses and
renewal of permits for existing firms.
Neither the Ministry of Defence nor the Ministry of Home
Affairs is bound by existing policy to offer guarantee of
purchaseon systems andequipment. Under theguidelines
for licensing production of arms and ammunition, the
Government is required merely to make its acquisition
plans publicly known.
A combination of these factors raises the entry costs for
willing private sector participants in the internal security
sector relative to expected gains, despite widespread
acknowledgement to a multitude of opportunities.
Appreciable growth in India’s aerospace exports since
2006 confirms that given a conducive policy environment
– with adequate checks and balances – Indian industry is
more than capable of meeting the Government half way
in rising to the challenge of ensuring security and stability
within the nation’s territories.
IsraTeam is a professional team of Israeli
Civil Defence high-ranking reserve
officers, who formerly served in the Israeli
Home Front Command, IDF.
IsraTeam has extensive experience, both in
Israel and internationally, in assessing potential
threats, analyzing strategies and enhancing
preparedness and disaster response planning.
The teammembers have played an active role
in emergency planning and preparedness in
Israeli Homeland Security organizations, as
well as in devising emergency strategies and
doctrine.
The company has established and
implemented training programs for security
and emergency organizations coping with war,
CBRN terrorism, earthquakes and other natural
and manmade disasters.
Disasters, whether caused by natural events,
war, CBRN terror or accidents - may cause loss
of life, severe disruptions of social structures
and material losses, causing economic and
psychological burden on any nation.
With a proper Crises and Consequence
Management system, planning and
preparedness - Organization, Equipment, and
Training - this impact can be prevented or
mitigated.
With our expertise and knowhow, we can
save time, money and lead you to the correct
solutions according to your specific needs and
resources.
This approach starts with threat analysis,
assessing the profile, culture and behavior
of the affected population, identification of
vulnerable communities and their specific
needs, emphasizing the use of communication
means.
Most emergency planning starts with defining
threats and establishing policies based on
threat scenarios. The operational doctrine and
proper solution to these threats will then be
established.
Areas of Specialties:
Emergency preparedness & HLS consulting
• Business continuity and DRP planning
• Personnel training
• Protective equipment
• Physical protection design
• Rescue systems consulting
• Command &control systems design
• Explosives & hazardous materials mitigation
consulting
B. General Abraham Bachar – Founder & CEO
C.E. Yori Sofrin – General manager & Chief
engineer
IsraTeam 98 Ltd.
1 Bashan St.
Reut 71908, Israel
Tel. +972-8-9261241; Fax: +972-8-9261254;
e-mail:
*Sateesh Kulkarni is Director, Corporate Catalyst (India) Private Limited, and heads theMarket IntelligenceDivision. Corporate
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