Rashtriya Raksha

University

Rashtriya Raksha University, formerly Raksha Shakti University (RSU), is a Central University
and an Institute of National Importance located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.[2] It has a
specialization in National and Internal Security.
 Rashtriya Raksha University

Emblem of Rashtriya Raksha University

Former name Raksha Shakti University

(2009–2020)

Motto National Security is Supreme

Type Public

Established 2009; as Raksha Shakti University

2020; as Rashtriya Raksha University

Academic affiliation UGC, MHA, MOE, IA, IN, CAPF, NSG, BSF, IAF

Vice-Chancellor Dr. Bimal N. Patel[1]

Address Rashtriya Raksha University, Lavad-Gandhinagar,

Gandhinagar district, Gujarat, 382305, India

23°09′16″N 72°53′06″E (https://geohack.toolforge.

org/geohack.php?pagename=Rashtriya_Raksha_U
niversity&params=23.1544554_N_72.884999_E_ty
pe:edu_region:IN-GJ)

Campus Gandhinagar

Contact Details +91 79 68126800

Website rru.ac.in (https://rru.ac.in)

It was established by the Government of Gujarat, India in 2009. In 2020, via an act of Parliament
of India, the Government of India took over the University from the Government of Gujarat.[2]

The university offers under-graduate, post-graduate, research degree programmes, and

professional diploma and certificate programmes.[3] The institute was inaugurated by the former
Chief Minister of Gujarat, Narendra Modi on 22 July 2010.[4]

The university has been upgraded as Rashtriya Raksha University, a National University, as an
Institute of National Importance through Rashtriya Raksha University Act, passed by Parliament
in October 2020.[5]

History

Shri Narendra Modi, Former Chief Minister of Gujarat inaugurated Raksha Shakti University.

Raksha Shakti University (RSU) was established in the year 2009 by the Government of Gujarat
when the honourable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi was the Chief Minister of Gujarat.[4][6]
The University was set up to provide youth with better academic qualifications in fields of
counter-terrorism, Counter-insurgency, Internal Security, Police Science, Forensic Science and
Cyber Security.[7] It lays great emphasis on professional security, strategy and defence
education.[8][9]

Campuses

On 12th March 2022, the University after being dedicated to the nation[10] was given the
mandate to establish its campuses all across the country to produce trained manpower for the
security organizations of India, by the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, and the
Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation Minister, Shri Amit Shah. RRU at present has two
campuses, with the first campus in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, and the second, in Pasighat, Arunachal
Pradesh.[11] The third campus of the University is set to be inaugurated in Uttar Pradesh.
Rashtriya Raksha University, Gandhinagar Campus

The main campus of RRU is located northeast of Ahmedabad, in a village named Lavad, near
Dahegam in Gandhinagar district. The site is abutted by a 1.5 km stretch of Meshwo River
across 230 acres on the southern boundary. The university follows a distinct TREE model
(Training, Research, Education, Extension), and has 10 schools imparting training and education
at UG, PG, and PhD levels. The University has received a 5-star GRIHA rating for Green Campus
and acquired Green Campus Award in 2018.[12] The nearest railway station is Kalupur Railway
Station and the nearest Airport is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport and Dahegam is
the nearest bus stand. The campus also has three dedicated helipads for VIP landings.

Rashtriya Raksha University, Arunachal Pradesh Campus[13]

The University has opened its first campus outside Gujarat in Arunachal Pradesh, the campus
has been established pursuant to a Memorandum of Understanding entered between the
Government of Arunachal Pradesh and Rashtriya Raksha University. The new campus was
inaugurated by the Union Home Affairs and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah in the presence
of Hon'ble Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Shri Pema Khandu on 22nd May, 2022. The
campus is located at Pasighat in the East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh.

Rashtriya Raksha University, Uttar Pradesh Campus[14]

RRU is in talks with the Government of Uttar Pradesh to open its third campus in the state.

Schools of Rashtriya Raksha University[15]

 1. School of Internal Security and Police Administration (SISPA)

2. School of IT, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security (SITAICS)

3. School of Integrated Coastal and Maritime Security Studies (SICMSS)

4. School of Internal Security, Defence and Strategic Studies (SISDSS)

5. School of Forensics, Risk Management and National Security (SFRMNS)

6. School of International Cooperation, Security and Strategic Languages (SICSSL)

7. School of Criminology and Behavioural Sciences (SCBS)

8. School of Security, Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice (SSLECJ)

9. School of Applied Sciences, Engineering, and Technology (SASET)

10. School of Physical Education and Sports (SPES)

Security and Scientific Technical Research Association (SASTRA)[16]

The Security and Scientific Technical Research Association (SASTRA) is India’s first national
security innovation center. Our primary objective is to facilitate a three-way engagement
between academia, industry, and the government for innovation, incubation, and technology
acceleration in the security space. Effectively, we are an aggregator of solution providers who
work within the problem space with an emphasis on youth engagement and "Atmanirbhar
Bharat".

Research and publication centres

Research is an integral part of the activities of RRU. The university conducts researches within
its academic programmes under all the schools to study & explore semi-structured &
unstructured problems.[17]

One of the major researches carried out is by Dr. Sumit Kumar Choudhary, from the Department
of Forensic Science. It has busted a myth around 'Corrugated Lines as Evidence of Forgery' on
which many forensic handwriting experts have relied upon till date.[18]

RRU regularly organizes Seminars, Conferences, TOTs, Workshops, Awareness Programs and
Value-Added Courses among others.[17] It always keeps a leading position in organizing
seminars like National level Research Methodology workshop sponsored by ICSSR, International
Conference on Police Science[17] and national seminar on IPR and Cyber Security.[17]
Publications[19] by Researchers and Faculties:

• "Wonderful World of the Mounted Police in India" – A Pictorial Narration

• Criminal Justice System in India: Need for Systemic Changes

• Booklets on Police Commemoration Day

• History of Mounted Police in India

Training

RRU provides training and education to its civilian students, and personnel from various central
and state police forces,[20] agencies of the government,[21] paramilitary forces, defense forces,
and private and corporate security. The University works towards skilling aspirants for security
forces,[22] upskilling the in-service personnel, and re-skilling the ex-servicemen and women.

Major achievements

The first convocation of the university was organized on 12th March 2022, that was graced by
the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. [23] Along with Honorable Prime Minister Union
Home Minister Amit Shah, Governor of Gujarat and Gujarat Chief minister were also present at
the event.

The union government introduced a bill to upgrade the Gujarat-based Raksha Shakti University
as an institution of national importance. G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of State for Home,
introduced the Rashtriya Raksha University Bill, 2020.[24][25][26][27]

Amit Shah, The Union Minister for Home Affairs while speaking at the valedictory session of
47th All India Police Science Congress in December 2019, said that the government will
establish 'Raksha Shakti University' and affiliated colleges in the states where there is no police
university.[28][29][30]

Raksha Shakti University had signed an MoU with Israel based ‘HackerU’ for its course of PG
Diploma in Cyber Forensics since 2017–18.[31]

Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, Water Resources, River
Development and Ganga Rejuvenation awarded the Merit trophy to Raksha Shakti University at
the 14th National Youth Parliament Competition, 2017–18.[32]
Forensic psychologist Reena Sharma while pursuing her Ph.D. from RRU opted for the positive
criminology route and assessed violent behaviour of 110 prison inmates convicted under
heinous offenses like murder, rape, etc. She convinced the prison authorities to set up a
psychological cell in Sabarmati Jail, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.[33]

RRU has signed an MoU with India Navy for collaboration for innovation and research in the field
of defense. RSU was praised by Honourable Defence Minister Shree Rajnath Singh on the
occasion.[34]

Placements

Internship & Placement Division of Raksha Shakti University endeavours to facilitate and provide
suitable placement in reputed multinationals, government organizations and the private sectors.
All students of the university are entitled to placement assistance, need-based training and
counselling for employment. The division assures support to the visiting organizations at every
stage of the placement by making university infrastructure available to them.

The Internship & Placement Division acts as an interface between the recruiters and the
students for primarily enabling the students to select the best available option for their career.
The division liaisons with the recruiters to provide suitable jobs to the students completing their
study from the University and the section continues to facilitate the students who have already
graduated from the University depending upon the requirements of the recruiters and alumni.
The division conducts extra classes and mock interviews to enable and prepare the students to
become successful professionals.[35]

Student life

Student accommodation
The residences for students are anticipated as not just hostels with long corridors but rather as
homes, shared by 25-30 people. These courtyard homes are put together forming a hierarchy of
communities. When a cluster of homes come together they start sharing sports facilities such
as badminton courts and playgrounds.[36]

Events

Malhaar is the annual cultural festival of RSU which is organized by the student community every
year, involves participants in various activities such as Dance, Drama, Skit, Singing, etc.

Sangram is a sports fest of RRU which is organized every year. Various outdoor games such as
Kabaddi, Kho-kho, cricket, Badminton, volleyball, athletics, and indoor games like chess and
Table-tennis provide an opportunity for sports enthusiasts so that they can show their skills and
passion towards sports.

Techno-Castle an annual technical event organized by the School of Information Technology and
Cyber Security, RRU. The event consists of analytical questions leading up to the final coding
round.

Impact

Extension

Training

Rashtriya Raksha University is set to define a training module for commandos of Special
Protection Group. The SPG protects the Prime Minister, former Prime Ministers and their family
members.[37][38][39]

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