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OVERVIEW OF INDIA and Security needs of the Country . www.blazeautomation.com. About India. Seventh largest and second most populated country Population of more than 1 billion 29 states and 6 Union Territories Largest democracy in the world
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OVERVIEW OF INDIAand Security needs of the Country www.blazeautomation.com
About India Seventh largest and second most populated country Population of more than 1 billion 29 states and 6 Union Territories Largest democracy in the world Median age of 25 years compared to in 43 Japan and 36 in USA Working age population to be 70% by 2030-largest in the world Among the fastest growing economies in the world Number of airports : 454 12 International airports Major ports : 12 Major Dams and Reservoirs : 400+
Indian Economy 4th largest and 2nd fastest growing economy in the world GDP growth rate of more than 6.73 % in 2009. Growth rate of over 8 % in 2010 Projected GDP growth rate of 9% in 2010 Consumer market to be 5th largest by 2025 Fast being established as a global manufacturing hub Services account for almost half of the GDP 8th largest investor in the UK
Indian Security Scenario Continuous security problem due to terrorism, left wing extremism & local crime Terrorist threats in border states and metros More than 30 terror outfits active in India. Al Qaeda’s top terror targets include India Insurgency in North East and left wing extremism in Central India continues. Left wing extremism gained momentum and active in 22 states
Terror Incidents More than 600 killed and hundreds maimed in terror attacks since last 6 years Central India Left wing extremism-16 policemen killed in May 2009, 15 in February 2009 Mumbai - November 2008 : Series of terror attacks killing more than 172 North East-Assam Oct 2008 : 45 killed in 18 bombings North India- Jaipur - May 2008 : 63 killed in 9 bomb blasts South India - Bangalore : July 2008 : 8 low intensity bomb blasts New Delhi – December 2001 : Attack on Parliament left 9 policemen dead
Key observations • Terror attacks in virtually all parts of the country • Common targets : Business centers, tourist places and common citizens • Left wing extremism target local administration and police • Mass transport systems vulnerable to attacks • Airport security not completely fool proof • Post 26/11- Coastal security lapses exposed • Disturbed relations with border countries in the North
Post 26/11 Security today a key concern to business, individuals, government. Terror attacks a real and serious threat across the country Security beefed up in offices, hotels, malls, tourist places, small establishments and other public places. Security measures include physical checks, metal detectors, X-ray machine scans, bomb detection equipments, RADARS, Thermal Imagers etc… Corporate have upped security budgets by 35-40%
Indian Security Market –Potential Past, Present and Future Presently, 1.3 billion GBP industry, would touch 2.2 billion GBP in the next 4 years and 4.5 billion GBP by 2016 Growth rate of 25 per cent over the past 5-7 years and would achieve a rate of 125 per cent by 2012. 1/3rd spend on Airport, Naval base Security Number of companies : 5000 (includes unorganized and registered) Number of police officers : over 3.5 million Number of private guards : over 5.6 million
Security Equipments market Key areas :Electronic and non-electronic gadgets Organized : Around 50 companies Unorganized : Around 800 companies Key gadgets used at present: CCTVs, Access control systems, Metal detectors, Intrusion detection systems, door intercoms Future Scope in this Area: Radars, Thermal Imagers, Integrated CCTV systems, Control Stations for Forensics etc… Imports : Israel, China, Taiwan, Korea, UK and US Imported gadgets form 30-35% of the total market Imports to increase to GBP 2.5 billion in the next two years
Future of Security Industry Demand for integrated solutions Radars, Thermal Imagers, Integrated CCTV systems, metal detectors, baggage scanners demand to increase. Emphasis on quality training from accredited sources. Need for threat assessment and Forensics growing Security of physical infrastructure, resilience of system and disaster recovery mechanism Reservoirs, Airports, Government Head Quarters, Small scale industries, educational institutes, private offices, residential apartments, government premises, jail security new growth areas.
Recent Developments Government to spend GBP 5 billion on homeland security in the next 2 years Wish list includes UAVs, Radars, Thermal Imagers, weaponry for urban warfare, light capabilities like helicopters, aircraft and precision munitions Raytheon offers radar system for Indian homeland security Israel and India come together as partners in homeland security Swedish company Securitas AB picks stake in Delhi based company Security company in India in talks for takeover of UK company. Indian Premier League organizers had planned a 10 fold increase in security with 16 bullet proof buses and 64 armored SUVs.
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