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SIS Group signs MoU with govt to upskill officers in civil defence
The strategic partnership with the civil defence wing of the Home Affairs Ministry intends to improve internal security preparedness by supporting the upskilling of SIS frontline security officers deployed in 244 districts across India, the group said in a statement.
This collaboration will involve the active participation of SIS teams in Civil Defence drills and the inclusion of Civil Defence and Disaster Relief modules in SIS's training curriculum.
The objective is to enhance response mechanisms and ensure business continuity for SIS clients in the event of emergencies, disasters, or war-like situations.
Rituraj Sinha, Group Managing Director, SIS Group Enterprises, said: By integrating Civil Defence training into our regular modules, we are equipping our frontline personnel to act swiftly and effectively during crises, ensuring the safety of our clients and contributing to India's internal security.
SIS provides security, facility management and cash logistics solutions.
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