The Beauty of the Security Industry
A Calling for the Honest, the Watchful, and the Brave.In today’s world, where job uncertainty weighs heavy on the shoulders of young professionals… Where degrees sometimes feel disconnected from destiny…Where years of arduous work is sidelined by a mass layoff… And where ambition often waits in vain for an opportunity…There exists an industry that doesn’t…
BPR&D launches National Hackathon on CCTV Solutions for Law Enforcement in association with NCRB and CyberPeace Foundation
The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), is organizing a Nationwide Hackathon on CCTV Solutions for Law Enforcement in association with NCRB and CyberPeace Foundation. This Hackathon is being organised to encourage innovators, start-ups & research institutions to develop indigenous, secure, scalable and cost-effective CCTV solutions tailored to specific…
Delhi Govt Revises Wages for Part-Time Workers
The Government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi on May 6th 2025 has officially revised the wage structure for part-time workers, ensuring fairer compensation across varying hours of engagement. The revised wages are applicable with effect from April 1, 2025, and supersede the rates set under the previous circular dated September 9, 2020. Revised Monthly Wage Rates for…
Minimum Wages in India 2025: What You Must Know
Minimum wages in India serve as a cornerstone of labour protection and income equality. As 2025 unfolds, legislative developments have added fresh layers of complexity to this dynamic regulatory terrain. From state-level notifications to central policies in waiting, businesses are under increasing pressure to understand and comply with evolving standards. This guide demystifies the latest…
India’s Private Security Crisis: Why Policy Reform Can’t Wait Any Longer
India’s ₹1.5 lakh crore private security sector is in crisis due to outdated regulation and inconsistent enforcement. CAPSI leads the call for urgent PSARA reform, guard welfare, and a central regulatory authority to safeguard India’s frontline workforce. Introduction: A Nation Guarded, But Not Watching India’s private security industry, with over 12 million personnel, silently forms…
Capacity Building in Security Risk Consulting: A Strategic Imperative in an Evolving Threat Landscape
In a world where the contours of security threats are shifting from the merely physical to increasingly digital realms, the traditional boundaries of security risk consulting are being redefined. Today, it is not enough to assess vulnerabilities in bricks and mortar; there is an urgent need to assess the readiness of people—the first and last…
Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) – Relevance to Private Security Industry (PSI)
Introduction The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are a profoundly important part of the Indian Constitution but are often understated. When the framers of our Constitution met to decide the foundation of a free India, they wanted a document which not only organizes the running of the Governments but also reflects the soul of…
Private Security Agencies are Proxy Service Providers of the Government
By Kunwar Vikram Singh,Chairman, CAPSI Introduction In India, the Constitution enshrines the fundamental right to security for every citizen, placing the onus on the government to uphold law and order. The security of citizens is explicitly stated as a fundamental right in the Indian Constitution. It is implicitly covered under the right to life and…
5 Big PF Changes in 2025: What EPFO Members Need to Know
EPFO members should be aware of several significant changes in 2025 that will impact their provident fund management. 1) Simplified Member Profile Updates. Members can now update personal details such as name, date of birth, and marital status directly online without requiring employer verification. This change applies to members with Aadhaar-verified Universal Account Numbers (UAN) and…
Haryana Amends Contractual Employees Security of Service Act
The Government of Haryana has enacted the Haryana Contractual Employees (Security of Service) Amendment Act, 2025, which received the Governor’s assent on April 5, 2025, and was officially published on April 9, 2025, as Haryana Act No. 12 of 2025. This amendment makes a key change to the Haryana Contractual Employees (Security of Service) Act, 2024, aiming to bring clarity and consistency…
