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{{short description|National Police University in Gujarat, India}}
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| motto = National Security is Supreme
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| established = * 2009-20 as Raksha Shakti University
* 2021 as Rashtriya Raksha University
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| academic_affiliation = [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]]
| director = Prof.(Dr.)Bimal N. Patel<ref name="Dr. Bimal N. Patel RSU">{{cite web | url=http://rsu.ac.in/professor-dr-bimal-n-patel/ | title=Professor Dr. Bimal N. Patel as a Director General of RSU}}</ref>
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| address = Raksha Shakti University, At. Lavad, Ta : Dahegam
| city = [[Gandhinagar district]]
| state = [[Gujarat]]
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'''Rashtriya Raksha University''', formerly '''Raksha Shakti University''' ('''RSU''') is an [[internal security]] [[educational]] [[university]] located in [[Gandhinagar]], [[Gujarat]], [[India]].<ref name="indianexpress.com">https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/gujarat-rsu-accorded-national-status-is-now-rashtriya-raksha-university-6605490/</ref> It is the first internal security institute of India, established by the [[Government of Gujarat]], [[India]] in 2009. In 2020, vide an act of [[Parliament|Parliament of India]], the [[Government of India]] took over the University from the [[Government of Gujarat]].<ref name="indianexpress.com"/>

The university offers under-graduate, post-graduate, research degree programmes, and professional diploma and certificate programmes.<ref name=":3">{{cite web|title=Courses offered by Raksha Shakti University|url=http://rsu.ac.in/courses/}}</ref> The institute was inaugurated by the former Chief Minister of Gujarat, [[Narendra Modi]] on 22 July 2010.<ref name=":0">{{cite news|title=Modi inaugurates police varsity as the news breaks|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/modi-inaugurates-police-varsity-as-the-news-breaks/650640/|newspaper=[[The Indian Express]]|date=23 July 2010}}</ref>

The university has been upgraded as Rashtriya Raksha University, a National University, as an [[Institute of National Importance]] through RRU Bill 2020 presented in [[Lok Sabha]]<ref>{{cite news|title=The Rashtriya Raksha University Bill, 2020 |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/rashtriya-raksha-university-bill-introduced-in-ls20200323191135//|date=23 March 2020}}</ref>

==History==
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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.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{cite news|title=Modi to inaugurate Raksha Shakti University |url=https://www.deshgujarat.com/2010/07/19/modi-to-inaugurate-raksha-shakti-university-on-22nd/comment-page-1/|date=19 July 2010}}</ref> The University was set up to provide youth with better academic qualifications in fields of [[counter-terrorism]], Counter-insurgency and [[cyber security]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Raksha Shakti University launches new courses for security job aspirants|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/education/raksha-shakti-university-launches-new-courses-for-security-job-aspirants/articleshow/37070275.cms|newspaper=[[The Economic Times]]|date=23 June 2014}}</ref> It lays great emphasis on professional security, strategy and [[Defence (military)|defence]] education.<ref>{{cite web|title=Objective of Raksha Shakti University|url=http://rsu.ac.in/objective/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Aims and Objectives of RSU|url=http://rsu.ac.in/extension-aim-objectives/}}</ref>

==Campus==
The RSU Campus 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 250 acres on the southern boundary. The University has received a 5-star GRIHA rating for Green Campus and acquired Green Campus Award in 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=Campus of RSU|url=http://rsu.ac.in/eco-green-campus/}}</ref>

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===Research and publication centres===

Research is an integral part of the activities of RSU. The university conducts researches within its academic programmes under all the schools to study & explore semi-structured & unstructured problems. These researches facilitate scientific, optimal & innovative solutions to maintain peace and harmony in society.<ref name=":2">{{cite web|title=Research and Publications|url=http://rsu.ac.in/rp-dashboard/}}</ref>

One of the major researches carried out is by Dr. Sumit Kumar Choudhary, Head of 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.<ref>{{cite news|title=Corrugated lines in handwriting not always forgery|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/ahmedabad/report-corrugated-lines-in-handwriting-not-always-forgery-2614178|newspaper=[[DNA (newspaper)|DNA]]|date=12 May 2018}}</ref>

RSU regularly organizes [[Seminars]], [[Conferences]], TOTs, [[Workshops]], Awareness Programs and Value-Added Courses among others.<ref name=":2" /> It always keeps a leading position in organizing seminars like National level Research Methodology workshop sponsored by ICSSR, International Conference on Police Science<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{cite news|title=INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON POLITICAL SCIENCE ICPS 2019|url=https://knowledgesteez.wordpress.com/2018/10/24/conference-international-conference-on-political-science-icps-2019/|date=24 October 2018}}</ref> and national seminar on [[Intellectual property rights|IPR]] and [[Cyber Security]].<ref name=":2" />

'''Publications<ref>{{cite web|title=Books|url=http://rsu.ac.in/books/}}</ref> by Researchers and Faculties:'''

• “Wonderful World of the Mounted Police in India” – A Pictorial Narration<br>
• Criminal Justice System in India: Need for Systemic Changes<br>
• Booklets on Police Commemoration Day<br>
• History of Mounted Police in India

===Major achievements===
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.<ref>{{cite news|title=Govt to upgrade Raksha Shakti University as institution of national importance|url=https://www.shiksha.com/articles/govt-to-upgrade-raksha-shakti-university-as-institution-of-national-importance-blogId-33075|newspaper=[[Shiksha]]|date=24 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Govt introduces bill in Lok Sabha to upgrade Gujarat-based Raksha Shakti University|url=https://indiaeducationdiary.in/govt-introduces-bill-in-lok-sabha-to-upgrade-gujarat-based-raksha-shakti-university/|date=23 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Bill To Upgrade Raksha Shakti University As Institution Of National Importance Introduced In Lok Sabha|url=https://www.ndtv.com/education/bill-to-upgrade-raksha-shakti-university-as-institution-of-national-importance-introduced-in-lok-sab-2199416|newspaper=[[NDTV]]|date=23 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Govt introduces bill in LS to upgrade Guj university as institution of national importance|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/govt-introduces-bill-in-ls-to-upgrade-guj-university-as-institution-of-national-importance/1777404|date=23 March 2020}}</ref>

[[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.<ref>{{cite news|title=Centre to set up Raksha Shakti University to train people for policing: Amit Shah|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/centre-to-set-up-raksha-shakti-university-to-train-people-for-policing-amit-shah-1624094-2019-12-01|newspaper=[[India Today]]|date=1 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=पुलिस में भर्ती होने इच्छुक युवाओं को शिक्षा देने के लिए रक्षा विश्वविद्यालय की स्थापना होगी: अमित शाह|url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/uttar-pradesh/lucknow-defense-university-to-be-established-to-provide-education-to-youths-willing-to-join-police-amit-shah-nodkp-2651071.html|newspaper=[[News 18]]|date=29 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Amit Shah's Big Announcement|url=https://www.patrika.com/lucknow-news/amit-shah-big-statement-on-up-police-and-cm-yogi-5436643/|date=29 November 2019}}</ref>

Raksha Shakti University had signed an MoU with [[Israel]] based ‘HackerU’ for its course of PG Diploma in [[cyber forensics]] since 2017–18.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cyber forensics course: Raksha Shakti University joins hands with Israeli Firm|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/cyber-forensics-course-rsu-joins-hands-with-israeli-firm/articleshow/59314093.cms|newspaper=[[Times of India]]|date=26 June 2017}}</ref>

[[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.<ref>{{cite news|title=Arjun Ram Meghwal distributes Prizes for 14th National Youth Parliament Competition, 2017-18 for University and Colleges|url=https://www.5dariyanews.com/news/247162-Arjun-Ram-Meghwal-distributes-Prizes-for-14th-National-Youth-Parliament-Competition-2017-18-for-University-and-Colleges|date=26 June 2017}}</ref>

RSU's Priyank Parmar - a bright student of M.TECH Cyber Security in his third semester, developed a mobile application ‘COPS-G’ for authenticating and identifying fake police in Gujarat<ref>{{cite news|title=RSU develops mobile app to deal with fake cops|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/ahmedabad/report-rsu-develops-mobile-app-to-deal-with-fake-cops-2554105|newspaper=[[DNA (newspaper)|DNA]]|date=20 October 2017}}</ref> which was mentored by Professor Dr. Ravi Sheth.

[[Forensic psychologist]] Reena Sharma while pursuing her Ph.D. from RSU 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.<ref>{{cite news|title=Soon, a psychological cell in Sabarmati jail|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/ahmedabad/report-soon-a-psychological-cell-in-sabarmati-jail-2580280|newspaper=[[DNA (newspaper)|DNA]]|date=1 February 2018}}</ref>

RSU 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.<ref>{{cite news|title=RSU inks MoU with Indian Navy for capacity building, research projects|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/rsu-inks-mou-with-indian-navy-for-capacity-building-research-projects/articleshow/77532161.cms|newspaper=[[Times of India]]|date=13 August 2020}}</ref>

===Placements===
[[Internship]] & [[Job placement|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.<ref>{{cite web|title=Internships and Placements|url=http://rsu.ac.in/training-and-placement-division/}}</ref>

==Student life==
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===Student accommodation===
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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.<ref name=":1">{{cite web|title=Architecture of RSU|url=http://rsu.ac.in/lavad/}}</ref>

===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.{{cn|date=July 2021}}

Sangram is a sports fest of RSU 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.{{cn|date=July 2021}}

Techno-Castle an annual technical event organized by the School of Information Technology and Cyber Security, RSU. The event consists of analytical questions leading up to the final coding round.{{cn|date=July 2021}}

==Impact==

===Extension===
RSU continuously organizes various activities to inculcate the understanding and responsibility of serving the community and the nation amongst everyone to support a series of disciplinary activities. Extension activities are thus, the sum of all the aspects such as disciplinary knowledge, problem-solving ability, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. These skills are achieved with the evaluation of continuous efforts to bring the necessary change.<ref>{{cite web|title=Extension- RSU|url=http://rsu.ac.in/extension/}}</ref>

===Training===
Raksha Shakti University is set to define a training module for [[commandos]] of elite security units called the ‘Special Protection Group (SPG)’. The SPG protects the Prime Minister, former Prime Ministers and their family members.<ref>{{cite news|title=Modi’s Raksha Shakti varsity to train SPG, other elite units|url=https://www.securitytoday.in/indian-news/modis-raksha-shakti-varsity-to-train-spg-other-elite-units/|date=14 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Soon, a psychological cell in Sabarmati jail|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Modis-Raksha-Shakti-University-to-train-SPG-other-elite-units/articleshow/53000069.cms|newspaper=[[Times of India]]|date=1 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Modi's Raksha Shakti varsity to train SPG, other elite units|url=https://www.nyoooz.com/news/ahmedabad/523909/modis-raksha-shakti-varsity-to-train-spg-other-elite-units/|date=30 June 2016}}</ref>

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==References==
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==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.rsu.ac.in/}}

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