- CAPSI Chairman K Vikram Singh lauds PM for ‘stretigically planned scheme
New Delhi, June 17. Coming out in support of the Agnipath scheme for recruitment of soldiers in the armed forces, the Central Association of Private Security Industry (CAPSI) today said disembodied ‘Agniveer’ will be employed as security officers in private security sector on priority basis.
In his letter to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Mr K Vikram Singh, Chairman of the apex body of private security industry said: “Private security sector requires huge numbers of qualified Security Officers for quality service delivery for corporate, community security and hybrid security engagements with CISF…Disembodied ‘Agniveers’ shall be employed as Security Officers after skilling them as per BIS Standards which are being developed keeping in view the future employability of ‘Agniveers’.”
Congratulating the Prime Minister on the introduction of Agnipath scheme, Mr Singh said: “Agnipath is a strategically planned scheme which will not only augment our defence preparedness but will also usher new ‘suraksha’ culture among youth. This national projecT will prove to be a game-changer in strengthening the security of our nation.”
“This proposed project will also generate huge employment opportunities for youth and help our country in ushering new social economic environment for the rural poor and middle class communities. Their induction in police organisations will bring new culture of discipline, commitment and trust which is the need of the time. This national project has total support of the Private Security Industry,” Mr Singh added.
