New Delhi: FICCI CASCADE (Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy) as a part of its capacity building programme to sensitize and train the police officials organised a training programme for Delhi police officials in National Capital today.
The capacity building programme was aimed to sensitize police officers to emphasize on the importance of continued awareness and seriousness of the impact of counterfeit and smuggled goods. Such Illicit trading practices not only causes huge losses to the government and industry but is also causing significant economic and health & safety consequences for the society at large.
Deep chand, Advisor FICCI CASCADE, In his welcome note said, “Among other activities, FICCI CASCADE has been organizing capacity building programs for police officers in various states, equipping them to understand and take requisite actions against counterfeiters and smugglers. FICCI CASCADE reports estimate that in India the total loss to the government on account of illicit markets in just seven manufacturing sectors is Rs 39,239 crores.”
Dr. Alka Chawla, Associate Professor, Faculty of law, DU and Advisor, FICCI Intellectual property Education Centre, Said,
“The grey market economy is fuelling illegitimate industry and leading to increased criminalization of the society in the form of organized crime including terrorism. Global studies have indicated that criminal syndicates all over have taken to counterfeiting and smuggling to fund their nefarious activities. This not only makes our society unsafe but also adds to the enforcement costs.”
Speaking to Ten News Exclusively, Vivek Gogia, IPS, Special Commissioner Of Police, Training, Delhi said,
“This workshop is extremely helpful in sensitizing the police officers about the relevant laws and procedures to be followed while dealing with the cases related to smuggling and counterfeiting. We should hold such workshops in various parts of the nation to spread awareness against the menace by addressing procedural and enforcement issues.”
