Mark your calendar for 14th November 2024 – Join us in New Delhi for the IIFOMAS Symposium on Mine Action and Safety! Mark your calendar for 14th November 2024 – Join us in New Delhi for the IIFOMAS Symposium on Mine Action and Safety!
is a global initiative under the Horizon Safer World Foundation, dedicated to addressing the menace of landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW). As India’s premier think tank for mine action, IIFOMAS unites experts, governments, and international organizations to strategize, innovate, and implement sustainable solutions for mine clearance, community safety, and humanitarian aid. Our mission is to drive global collaboration and advocacy for a world free from the threats of landmines, enhancing peace and safety across war-affected regions.
A world where communities are empowered to rebuild and thrive in safe environments, free from the threat of landmines and explosive hazards, through collaborative and sustainable mine action efforts.
To drive Global Collaboration for Mine Action, foster innovative solutions for landmine clearance, and advocate for safer environments worldwide through strategic partnerships, research, and policy development.
IIFOMAS takes pride in organizing world-class annual symposiums and conferences focused on addressing global challenges related to Mine Action and Safety.
Provide cutting-edge research on mine action, safety measures, and post-conflict recovery.
Release monthly newsletters, reports, and magazines on global mine action updates and developments.
Offer data collection, analysis, and mapping services for landmine contamination and clearance progress.
Provide expert training to deminers, security forces, and communities to enhance mine risk education.
Support demining operations globally in collaboration with governments and international partners.
A retired Indian Army officer with more than 37 years of combat, corporate and NGO experience, Colonel Navneet MP Mittal is the Chairman of Horizon Group. He is the epitome of ideal leadership, owing to his diverse life experience as well as honorary accomplishments. Originally having a degree in Bachelor of Technology and later pursuing a Masters in Management Science, Colonel Mittal has held multiple senior level positions in the Indian Army ranging from operations, HR, logistics & training to major construction activities. While serving in the Army, he has also been honoured with prestigious awards for his distinguished services on four occasions. Colonel Mittal has been an instructor at the Indian Military Academy and College of Military Engineering. He also carries rich international experience like holding the title of the Chief Humanitarian Officer with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. Being the Director of Operations of Horizon Group, an ISO 9001-2015, UN accredited organization, functioning globally in areas of post-conflict environment management, he successfully managed to plan & supervise 18 humanitarian demining projects in Sri Lanka, and Kuwait and has also attended various UN conferences on the subject. Hehas successfully helped conceive and operate a number of NGOs and business enterprises including a green energy initiative.
Mrs Arnima Mittal is the Founder & Director of Establishment at the Horizon Group. With a rich educational background consisting of the degrees of M.Sc. & B.Ed., she is still continuing to enrich her learning journey by pursuing a Doctorate in Chemistry. With a collective work experience of 25 years, she is a talented writer and journalist and is also very proactive in social services.
Coming from an enriching army upbringing, Ms. Eishna is currently working as the Director of Finance at Horizon. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management (IT) and has since received a certification in Project Planning and Management. She began her career as the Manager & Director at EFS Sun Cargo Private Limited and since taken on various key management roles in multiple companies including the likes of Horizon Assignments (India) Private Limited and Arnima Ventures LLP. She carries a rich experience of working in diverse critical departments including Logistics and Freight Forwarding, Humanitarian & Commercial Mine Action, Solar & LED Lights Manufacturing, C-IED training equipment manufacturing. She has also significantly contributed towards various Philanthropic and charitable NGO projects and is also the founder of Human Library Pune which is under the aegis of Human Library Organization, Copenhagen. Currently, she holds the position of a Trustee at the Global Harmony Trust.
Our Director of Operations, Mr. Kelvin Tan, comes with a prolific 22 years of professional experience in project management, administrative accountability and supply management within Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Improvised Explosive Device Disposal & Construction related fields. He found his passion for construction, facility, and project management during his tertiary education. He also holds a dignified 10 years of military experience with the Singapore Armed Forces in the Combat Engineer Formation, where he has operated within the Landmine Warfare, Construction Management as well as Explosive Ordnance Disposal environment. Mr. Tan has also acquired significant experience in humanitarian efforts which includes the 2004 Tsunami Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief (HADR) efforts in Aceh, Indonesia, National Level Event Security Bomb Sweeps and the Overseas Protection Party for Ministers. In the last 12 years of his commercial experience, he has held several key positions as EOD Operations Manager, EOD Project Manager and is now the Director of Operations at Horizon Group, ensuring the delivery of all projects without any safety incident.
With a Masters degree in human resources & management, Mr. Nadeem Saleem has a rich professional experience of 18 years in the field of human resource management. During these years, he has worked and helped companies recruit for short term and long term projects in Kuwait, thus helping them successfully achieve project goals on time. In the past 18 years, Mr Nadeem has recruited an overall manpower of around 12000 people across the world, including India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka,USA, Canada,Tunisia, Cambodia, Pakistan, Saudi, Egypt, Singapore, Malaysia, Serra Leon, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.
Have questions about IIFOMAS and its initiatives? Our FAQ section provides quick and clear answers to common queries, covering everything from our mission and activities to event participation and membership opportunities. Dive in to learn more about how we’re driving mine action and safety efforts across Asia, and find out how you can get involved or support our cause.
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IIFOMAS (India International Forum on Mine Action and Safety) is a global initiative under the Horizon Safer World Foundation, dedicated to addressing the menace of landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW). As India’s premier think tank for mine action, IIFOMAS unites experts, governments, and international organizations to strategize, innovate, and implement sustainable solutions for mine clearance, community safety, and humanitarian aid. Our mission is to drive global collaboration and advocacy for a world free from the threats of landmines, enhancing peace and safety across war-affected regions.
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