Star Badge for certified security personnel in PSS unveiled

Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Rajiv Pratap Rudy today unveiled Star Badge for certified security personnel in the private security sector (PSS).
For the first time, private security guards in the country had been recognised with Star Badge, highlighting their trained and certified status, by the Security Sector Skill Development Council (SSSDC).
In his address at the Security Skills and Leadership Summit 2016 here, Rudy expressed hope that Star Badge embedded with SSSDC logo and barcode will give private security forces professional confidence and special status as well.
"The first and foremost task of the private security sector is to establish dignity of its security guards. That is possible through the process of smart grooming and training. It is very important for the security industry to focus on product presentation and quality services. This will take the industry into the next orbit of growth," he said.

The two-day annual security conference is organised by SSSDC in association with the Central Association of Private Security Industry (CAPSI), focused on 'Kaushal Rashak -Surakshit Bharat' (Skilled Guards - Secured India), as part of its national drive to transform the private security sector from an unorganised industry to an organised one and to secure India.
Rudy urged the PSS to set up quality training centres and centres of excellence across the country and make the eco-system more aspirational for the youth and security guards, according to a release by CAPSI, the apex body for security professionals.

Kunwar Vikram Singh, Chairman, SSSDC, said wearing star badge will not only make the badge holder trust his inner strength and stand out but also others to trust his competence and skills.

This recognition by SSSDC will also increase their salary to Rs 15,000 from the current Rs 8,000-10,000, as per the guidelines of the Labour Ministry.
He said SSSDC will honour 20 lakh security guards with star badge across the country and it aims to certify the remaining 50 lakh security services personnel with required training and grooming in the next few years.
The Rs 40,000-crore domestic security services are expected to be doubled and generate 50 lakh jobs by 2020, the release said.