New Delhi, 21st May 2025: SIS Group Enterprises, a prominent provider of security and business support services in Asia-Pacific, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Civil Defence wing of India’s Ministry of Home Affairs. The strategic partnership intends to improve the country’s internal security preparedness by supporting the upskilling of SIS frontline security officers deployed in 244 districts across India.
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.
Speaking about the milestone partnership, Rituraj Sinha, Group Managing Director, SIS Group Enterprises, said: “This partnership reflects our commitment to national resilience. 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.”
Also commenting on the development, Dhiraj Singh, CEO, SIS Group Enterprises, said: “This MoU underscores our long-term vision of building a robust, agile, and well-prepared security workforce. The initiative will not only enhance skills but also instil a deeper sense of duty, preparedness, and coordination with national agencies—creating a stronger ecosystem for emergency response and continuity planning.”
The MoU was signed in the presence of key officials: Shri Umesh Sharma, Additional Director General, Civil Defence, MoHA; Shri Vivek Srivastava, Director General, Fire Services, Civil Defence & Home Guards, MoHA; Rituraj Sinha, GMD, SIS Group; and Vinaya K. Srivastava, CEO, SIS Security.
This initiative marks a significant step in aligning private sector capabilities with national security efforts, reaffirming SIS’s leadership role in building a safer, more resilient India.
