Advanced Security Systems Critical For National Security
The 2-Day Conference on “Advanced Technologies in Security Systems’ organised by theConfederation of Indian Industry (CII), Southern Region here today called for concrete steps to be taken through public-private model to address security related issues. Increased investments in R & D, expanding the security network both at the private and government level, besides adoption of advanced technologies were some of the key recommendations made by experts at the Conference.
Mr. R Sri Kumar, IPS (Retd), Chairman, CII-SR Task Force on Internal Security in his address said that CII has taken up as its agenda for the first time at the National level, the issues relating to Internal Security in the country. Under this initiative, in the Southern Region, a Regional Task Force on Internal Security has been formed to promote and advocate security management among corporates, Governments and the community in the Region.
He suggested that in the area of internal security the need of the hour is to focus more on R & D in security systems through Public-Private Partnerships and also the role of corporate in aiding Government in a seamless manner for all e-governance initiatives by the industries.
He further said that police reforms are being made to upgrade the security system in the country and urged businesses to invest in security as it is of utmost importance at the moment. Advanced technology is needed to have a sound security system in India as we are a large country and keeping a track of such a huge population is a big task, he added.
Mr. Rothin Bhattacharyya, Event Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, HCL Security Ltd in his theme address said that security is no longer about guns and guards a collaborative model has to be designed which should include advanced technology, good leadership and policing to counter threats.
Mr. Bhattacharyya said that the India needs respond to threats faster than in the past in order to reduce the impact due to terror attacks.
Brig J Anantharaman, Deputy Commandant & Chief Instructor, Officers Training Academy, Chennai in his special address said that an examination of contemporary security situation in India evokes a sense of mixed emotions. While the external threats both conventional and non conventional to include non State actors continue to pose a serious challenge, the internal threat with its multifarious manifestations and dimensions imparts a sense of insecurity to common citizens.
Mr. Anantharaman said that security systems and defence can very well respond to manmade and natural disasters and also can shoulder international responsibilities befitting the size stature and status of a State.
Cmde Rajeev Girotra, VSM, Naval Officer Incharge (Tamil Nadu) in his special mentioned about the challenges in safeguarding our maritime resources as India has a coastline of more than 7000 kms. The Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) spread over 2 million sq kms in the Indian Ocean has got each country the exclusive right over exploitation and use of marine resources and hence providing security to this vast area for safe shipping and protection of our offshore assets is not a small task, he pointed out.
Mr. A Hemachandran, IPS, Inspector General of Police, Kerala in his special address urged to bring in new system of policing supported by advanced security systems in order to prevent terror plots, especially designed beyond borders. Preparedness to handle attacks and respond quickly to threats is something that has to happen urgently, he added.
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