Quick answers about NISSMAT — who we are, membership, sponsorship and how to watch our webinars and podcasts. Can’t find your answer? Contact us.
What is NISSMAT?
NISSMAT — the National Institute of Security, Safety, Management and Applied Technology — is an independent think-tank and training institute established in 1990 in New Delhi. It serves the security, safety and applied-technology community in India, the Gulf, South-East Asia and beyond through webinars, seminars, interactive sessions and expert interviews led by retired senior police, military and legal experts.
Who leads NISSMAT?
NISSMAT is led by President C Pal Singh (former Inspector General of Police, Punjab, and founding chief of the Rapid Action Force), Chairman Capt Pawanjit Singh Ahluwalia (The Parachute Regiment; Chairman, TAG Group) and Director Enterprises Maj Gen Deepak Mehta, guided by an Advisory Board of senior leaders from the armed forces, police, law and education.
What is the NISSMAT Speakers Forum?
The Speakers Forum is NISSMAT’s flagship speaker programme, running for more than a hundred sessions since its inception. Its international webinar era — Sessions 101 to 129, held between September 2020 and February 2022 — is archived online, with speakers from policing, defence, law, business and academia across more than a dozen countries.
Where can I watch NISSMAT podcasts and webinars?
All recordings are in the Video Library and on the NISSMAT YouTube channel. The latest episodes are always featured on the homepage.
What membership categories does NISSMAT offer?
Membership is open in seven categories: Corporate, Association, Honorary Member, Life Member, Professional, Associate and Student — in India and internationally. See Membership and contact us for current fees and application details.
How can my organisation sponsor NISSMAT?
NISSMAT offers Silver and Gold sponsorship packages for its international webinars and podcasts, including social-media promotion, e-mailers and webinar banners. Rates as last published (May 2021) were ₹15,000 and ₹25,000 plus taxes — see Sponsorship and confirm current rates with us.
How do I contact NISSMAT?
Through the contact form, by e-mail at nissmat@nissmat.com, or at Premier House, Mandir Marg, New Delhi.
Can I suggest a topic or speaker for a NISSMAT webinar?
Yes — NISSMAT welcomes suggestions for topics and speakers. Send yours through the contact form.
What topics does NISSMAT cover?
NISSMAT’s webinars, podcasts and articles cover national security and defence, geopolitics, policing and law & order, cyber law, counter-terrorism, corporate risk and loss prevention, fire safety, workplace management and applied technology.
Is NISSMAT membership open outside India?
Yes. Corporate, Association and Individual categories (Life Member, Professional, Associate, Student) are open to international applicants as well as applicants in India. Contact us for details.
What was the “Understand and Be Understood” series?
A six-part interactive session series held in 2021, with speakers including Roger Warwick (travel risk management), Manasi Pradhan (women’s safety), Dr Pavan Duggal (cyber protection), Johnathan Tal (loss prevention), Dr Poonam Lohan (5G) and Anupam Tyagi (communication-tower radiation). See the speakers page.
How can I receive NISSMAT updates?
Subscribe with your e-mail in the footer of any page, or follow NISSMAT on LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook.
Does NISSMAT provide fire safety training?
Yes. The NISSMAT Academy Executive Fire Safety Course (P1) is a half-day, on-site programme for corporate teams of 15–30 — five modules covering fire fundamentals, prevention, appliances, live extinguisher practice for every participant, and a full building evacuation drill, with documentation for your compliance records.