Pokhara, 10 Nov.: A five-day international security and self-defence training programme aimed at equipping Nepali youths with internationally recognised security skills and expanding their employment opportunities has concluded in Pokhara.

Along with the completion of the training, the Central European Bodyguard Academy (CEBA), Hungary, has officially recognised Gurkha Guard Security Services Pvt. Ltd. as an authorised training centre.

Organised by Gurkha Guard Security Services Pvt. Ltd., the programme had 35 regular participants. Certificates were distributed to the participants at a closing ceremony held on Tuesday. According to the organisers, around 60 people took part in different phases of the training.

Chief guest Zsolt Keresztesi, director and trainer of CEBA, said participants had shown significant improvements in their skills, working methods and confidence during the five-day programme. He said the training would help strengthen relations between Nepal and Hungary while creating international opportunities for Nepali youths.

Rahul Pandey, founder of Salute Gorkha Training Centre, said the programme was organised to develop skilled security personnel by introducing European security techniques and expertise to Nepali youths. He said the training targeted security guards as well as young people preparing for careers in the army. He added that the organisation plans to conduct more advanced training programmes in the future.

Gurkha Guard Chief Executive Officer Himal Subedi said the main objective was to promote professionalism and the use of modern technology in Nepal’s security sector while making Nepali youths more competitive in the international job market. He said the company currently provides security services to various institutions, including banks, schools and shopping malls.

Company Director (COO) Er. Sagar Gautam said the initiative aims to bring international experience and expertise into Nepal’s security industry and make security services more professional and effective.

Training participant Man Bahadur Thapa said the programme provided practical knowledge of self-defence, personal and vehicle searches, close protection and crowd management at fairs and public events. He described the training as highly beneficial.

The training was conducted by CEBA Hungary Director and Trainer Zsolt Keresztesi, Trainers Janos Laub & Robert Andras, Director and Trainer at Dakota Security Romania, and Michael Newton, a former British Army officer.

The programme covered various aspects of professional security, including self-defence, bodyguard techniques, personal and vehicle searches, crowd management, risk identification and close protection.

According to a certificate signed by CEBA President Zsolt Keresztesi, Gurkha Guard is authorised to conduct training in Nepal and neighbouring countries in areas such as close protection officers, bodyguards and security specialists under the supervision and quality control of CEBA’s Education and Qualification Department.

The certificate also states that Himal Subedi, director of Gurkha Guard, has been appointed as a CEBA trainer and liaison officer for Nepal.

The organisers believe the partnership will help expand internationally standardised security training in Nepal and create professional employment opportunities for Nepali youths both at home and abroad.