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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"/>
'''Rashtriya Raksha University''', formerly '''Raksha Shakti University''' ('''RSU'''), is a [[Central university (India)|Central University]] and an [[Institute of National Importance]] located in [[Gandhinagar]], [[Gujarat]], [[India]].<ref name="indianexpress.com">{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/gujarat-rsu-accorded-national-status-is-now-rashtriya-raksha-university-6605490/|title = Gujarat: RSU accorded national status, is now Rashtriya Raksha University|newspaper=The Indian Express|date = 22 September 2020|access-date=17 February 2022}}</ref> It has a specialization in [[National Security|National]] and [[Internal Security]].
 
It was established by the [[Government of Gujarat]], [[India]] in 2009. In 2020, via 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 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>
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 of India|Parliament]] in October 2020.<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==
==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>
[[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, [[Internal Security]], [[Police Science]], [[Forensic Science]] 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>
 
==Campuses==
On 12th March 2022, the University after being dedicated to the nation<ref>{{cite web|title=RRU for nation|url=https://newsonair.gov.in/News?title=PM-Modi-dedicates-building-of-Rashtriya-Raksha-University-to-nation&id=437024}}</ref> 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]].<ref>{{cite web|title=RRU for nation|url= http://www.uniindia.com/amit-shah-inaugurates-rru-s-arunachal-pradesh-campus/east/news/2738598.html}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|title=Campus of RRU|url=http://rsu.ac.in/eco-green-campus/}}</ref> 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<ref>{{cite web|title=Arunachal Pradesh Campus of RRU|url=http://www.uniindia.com/amit-shah-inaugurates-rru-s-arunachal-pradesh-campus/east/news/2738598.html}}</ref>===
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]].


==Campus==
===Rashtriya Raksha University, Uttar Pradesh Campus<ref>{{cite web|title=Arunachal Pradesh Campus of RRU|url= https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/will-provide-all-possible-support-for-rashtriya-raksha-university-campus-in-state-up-cm-1944936-2022-05-03}}</ref>===
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&nbsp;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>
RRU is in talks with the Government of Uttar Pradesh to open its third campus in the state.


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==Schools of Rashtriya Raksha University<ref>{{cite web|title=Schools of RRU|url=https://rru.ac.in/schools/}}</ref>==
# School of Internal Security and Police Administration (SISPA)
# School of IT, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security (SITAICS)
# School of Integrated Coastal and Maritime Security Studies (SICMSS)
# School of Internal Security, Defence and Strategic Studies (SISDSS)
# School of Forensics, Risk Management and National Security (SFRMNS)
# School of International Cooperation, Security and Strategic Languages (SICSSL)
# School of Criminology and Behavioural Sciences (SCBS)
# School of Security, Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice (SSLECJ)
# School of Applied Sciences, Engineering, and Technology (SASET)
# School of Physical Education and Sports (SPES)
===Security and Scientific Technical Research Association (SASTRA)<ref>{{cite web|title=SASTRA|url=https://rru.ac.in/security-and-scientific-technical-research-association-sastra/ }}</ref>===
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 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>
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.<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>
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.<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" />
RRU 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" /> 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:'''
'''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>
• "Wonderful World of the Mounted Police in India" – A Pictorial Narration<br>
• Criminal Justice System in India: Need for Systemic Changes<br>
• Criminal Justice System in India: Need for Systemic Changes<br>
• Booklets on Police Commemoration Day<br>
• Booklets on Police Commemoration Day<br>
• History of Mounted Police in India
• History of Mounted Police in India


===Major achievements===
===Training===
RRU provides training and education to its civilian students, and personnel from various central and state police forces,<ref>[https://arunachal24.in/itanagar-arunachal-pradesh-governor-addresses-dysp-probationers/ Training police forces]</ref> agencies of the government,<ref>[https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/to-improve-agencys-conviction-rate-20-law-officers-of-cbi-complete-capacity-building-exercise-at-rru-7836908/ Training Government Agencies]</ref> paramilitary forces, defense forces, and private and corporate security. The University works towards skilling aspirants for security forces,<ref>[https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-project-wardec-india-ai-powered-wargame-centre-7928387/ Training Security Forces]</ref> 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]]. <ref>{{cite news|title=PM Modi in RRU|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/image-of-uniformed-personnel-changing-in-india-pm-modi-at-rru-convocation-101647088504731.html|date=12 March 2020}}</ref> 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.<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>
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>
[[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>
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>
[[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 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.<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>
 
[[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>
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.<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===
===Placements===
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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}}
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}}
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.{{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}}
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.{{cn|date=July 2021}}


==Impact==
==Impact==


===Extension===
===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===
===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>
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.<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>
 
*


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


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{{Universities in Gujarat}}

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Rashtriya Raksha University
Rashtriya Raksha University
Emblem of Rashtriya Raksha University
Former name
Raksha Shakti University
(2009–2020)
MottoNational Security is Supreme
TypePublic
Established
  • 2009; as Raksha Shakti University
  • 2020; as Rashtriya Raksha University
Academic affiliation
UGC, MHA, MOE, IA, IN, CAPF, NSG, BSF, IAF
Vice-ChancellorDr. Bimal N. Patel[1]
Address
Rashtriya Raksha University, Lavad-Gandhinagar
,
Gandhinagar district
,
Gujarat
,
382305
,
India

23°09′16″N 72°53′06″E / 23.1544554°N 72.884999°E / 23.1544554; 72.884999
CampusGandhinagar
Contact Details+91 79 68126800
Websiterru.ac.in

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.

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

Narendra Modi
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.

RSU Campus
RSU Campus

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

RSU hostel

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.[citation needed]

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.[citation needed]

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.[citation needed]

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]

References

  1. ↑ "Professor Dr. Bimal N. Patel as a Vice-Chancellor".
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Gujarat: RSU accorded national status, is now Rashtriya Raksha University". The Indian Express. 22 September 2020. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
  3. ↑ "Courses offered by Raksha Shakti University".
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Modi inaugurates police varsity as the news breaks". The Indian Express. 23 July 2010.
  5. ↑ "The Rashtriya Raksha University Bill, 2020". 23 March 2020.
  6. ↑ "Modi to inaugurate Raksha Shakti University". 19 July 2010.
  7. ↑ "Raksha Shakti University launches new courses for security job aspirants". The Economic Times. 23 June 2014.
  8. ↑ "Objective of Raksha Shakti University".
  9. ↑ "Aims and Objectives of RSU".
  10. ↑ "RRU for nation".
  11. ↑ "RRU for nation".
  12. ↑ "Campus of RRU".
  13. ↑ "Arunachal Pradesh Campus of RRU".
  14. ↑ "Arunachal Pradesh Campus of RRU".
  15. ↑ "Schools of RRU".
  16. ↑ "SASTRA".
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 "Research and Publications".
  18. ↑ "Corrugated lines in handwriting not always forgery". DNA. 12 May 2018.
  19. ↑ "Books".
  20. ↑ Training police forces
  21. ↑ Training Government Agencies
  22. ↑ Training Security Forces
  23. ↑ "PM Modi in RRU". 12 March 2020.
  24. ↑ "Govt to upgrade Raksha Shakti University as institution of national importance". Shiksha. 24 March 2020.
  25. ↑ "Govt introduces bill in Lok Sabha to upgrade Gujarat-based Raksha Shakti University". 23 March 2020.
  26. ↑ "Bill To Upgrade Raksha Shakti University As Institution Of National Importance Introduced In Lok Sabha". NDTV. 23 March 2020.
  27. ↑ "Govt introduces bill in LS to upgrade Guj university as institution of national importance". 23 March 2020.
  28. ↑ "Centre to set up Raksha Shakti University to train people for policing: Amit Shah". India Today. 1 December 2019.
  29. ↑ "पुलिस में भर्ती होने इच्छुक युवाओं को शिक्षा देने के लिए रक्षा विश्वविद्यालय की स्थापना होगी: अमित शाह". News 18. 29 November 2019.
  30. ↑ "Amit Shah's Big Announcement". 29 November 2019.
  31. ↑ "Cyber forensics course: Raksha Shakti University joins hands with Israeli Firm". Times of India. 26 June 2017.
  32. ↑ "Arjun Ram Meghwal distributes Prizes for 14th National Youth Parliament Competition, 2017-18 for University and Colleges". 26 June 2017.
  33. ↑ "Soon, a psychological cell in Sabarmati jail". DNA. 1 February 2018.
  34. ↑ "RSU inks MoU with Indian Navy for capacity building, research projects". Times of India. 13 August 2020.
  35. ↑ "Internships and Placements".
  36. ↑ "Architecture of RSU".
  37. ↑ "Modi's Raksha Shakti varsity to train SPG, other elite units". 14 July 2016.
  38. ↑ "Soon, a psychological cell in Sabarmati jail". Times of India. 1 July 2016.
  39. ↑ "Modi's Raksha Shakti varsity to train SPG, other elite units". 30 June 2016.
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