NEW DELHI, May 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
G4S Supports European Business Group (EBG) in Setting up Homeland Security Committee
The European Business Group (EBG), the representative body of European business interests in India, released the 2015 edition of Position Paper in the capital recently. The Position Paper is EBG's main tool for advocacy with its stakeholders, which highlights the EBG's views on policy. It was jointly released by Shri Amitabh Kant, Secretary, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry and H.E. Dr Joao Cravinho, Ambassador of the European Union to India along with Mr. Raman Sidhu, Chairman, EBG India, Mr Kersi Hilloo, Vice Chairman, EBG India & Mumbai Chapter Chairman and Mr Rajiv Dhawan, Delhi Chapter Chairman. G4S, a leading security solutions provider has supported EBG in setting up the Homeland Security Sector Committee, which was chaired by Ms. Rupan Sidhu, Director - Corporate Affairs, G4S India.
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The output of the Sector Committees are reflected in the policy proposals outlined in the Position Paper and later it is distributed to key decision-makers in the Indian government, the European Commission and diplomatic missions of EU countries in India. It aims at strengthening India's position in the World Bank's global "Ease of Doing Business" index and, as a result, promoting trade, investment and employment creation on the subcontinent. EBG now has the following pan-India sector committees: Alcoholic Beverages, Automotive, Aviation, Banking & Financial Services, Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Defence, Energy(Oil & Gas and Power), FMCG, Healthcare, Homeland Security, ICT, Logistics, Retail, Real Estate and Telecommunication.
While delivering the key note address, Shri Amitabh Kant, Secretary, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, said, "Europe is India's biggest trading and investment partner. The government's aim has been to create a conducive environment for making business easier. India must become a part of the global supply chain."
H.E. Dr Joao Cravinho, Ambassador of the European Union to India, shared his observations about the Indian economy, and trade relations with Europe, with those gathered: "This is a time of transformation. The government has come out with new ideas, and these ideas have shown that they are capable of changing the thinking of operators, particularly the 'Make in India' initiative has the potential to energize businesses. Moreover, European companies can play a major role in the success of the campaign."
On G4S India's association with the position paper, Ms Rupan Sidhu, Director - Corporate Affairs, G4S India, said, "As the pioneers and leaders in the private security sector in India, it has been our constant endeavour to promote the interests of the sector. To this effect, we have forged partnerships like our association with EBG. Through the EBG position paper, we hope to create a successful dialogue between the private security sector and decision makers from Indian government to arrive at solutions for the current requirements of the industry."
"It has been one of the industry demands to open up FDI in this sector. Opening up of FDI will infuse investment into key areas such as training, equipment, technology led solutions and in research and development. It will also bring international best practises, new ideas and technology in the private security sector. Private security needs to move towards an integration of technology and manned guarding," added Sidhu.
About European Business Group (EBG):
EBG, established in 1997, was a joint initiative of the European Commission and the European Business Community in India and has since been recognized by the Indian government and the European Commission as the industry lobby, representing the interests of the European Union Corporates in India. It is an association of corporate members from various EU member states and has the support of 28 Missions/Embassies & High Commissions of these countries. EBG has four chapters in India - New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai.
About G4S:
Founded in 1989, G4S India is the leading security solutions group in the country. The company today has more than 130,000 employees, operating out of 8 Hubs with a strong network of over 160 branches spread throughout India. Besides its core business of Secure Solutions, Facilities Management, and Security Systems, G4S offers a range of services including; Training, Event Security, Security Consultancy & Risk Management, Central Monitoring Services, Fire Audit, Recruitment & Placement and Garment/Uniform Manufacturing.
G4S has an impressive clientele in various sectors including business process outsourcing, retail, healthcare, infrastructure, IT, banking, diplomatic missions & embassies, residential facilities, hospitality establishments, communication and aviation firms. We have a diverse range of services to meet our customers' requirements and have a broad geographic footprint to meet demand for security globally. For more information, visit www.g4s.in
About G4S Worldwide:
G4S Plc, largest employer quoted on the London Stock Exchange with more than 618,000 employees, is a British multinational security services company headquartered in United Kingdom. It is the world's largest security company measured by revenues and has operations in around 120 countries. It specializes in the provision of security products, services and solutions and has a secondary stock exchange listing in Copenhagen.
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