- Collaboration to focus on advanced training, drone technology, innovation, and joint research for enhancing national security
NE EDUCATION BUREAU
GANDHINAGAR, SEPT 26
A high-level delegation of the National Security Guard (NSG), comprising 79 officials and led by Col. Lakshay Jain, Group Commander, Ahmedabad Hub, visited Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) on Friday. The visit marked a significant step towards deepening collaboration between the two premier institutions under the Ministry of Home Affairs, focusing on training, innovation, and research to strengthen national security.
During the visit, officials of RRU’s Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) showcased the university’s innovation and startup ecosystem, underlining its commitment to entrepreneurship and technological advancement in the security domain. The presentation highlighted how cutting-edge innovations emerging from the AIC could support security forces with practical, field-ready solutions.
The delegation also engaged with the School of Internal Security Defence and Strategic Studies, which demonstrated its drone training programmes. Faculty members stressed the growing importance of drones in multiple areas — from livelihood enhancement to regional security and counter-terrorism operations. With drone technology becoming a vital tool in modern security strategies, the collaboration between RRU and NSG is expected to help develop skilled manpower to handle advanced unmanned systems.
The NSG team explored RRU’s Bharat Centre of Olympic Research and Education (BCORE), which supports India’s long-term sporting ambitions, including the bid for the 2036 Olympic Games. Another highlight was the Human Performance Lab, a state-of-the-art facility that assesses the performance and well-being of athletes, professionals, and security personnel. The lab’s applications in fitness, endurance, and stress management drew special attention from the visiting officials.
In addition, the delegation interacted with experts from the School of Internal Security and Smart Policing, the School of Behavioural Sciences and Forensic Investigations, and the School of Criminal Law and Military Law. Discussions touched upon modern policing practices, forensic psychology, the three newly amended criminal laws under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), and financial crimes, demonstrating RRU’s holistic approach to security education.
The delegation also reviewed ongoing IT- and forensics-related research projects at RRU, many of which carry direct implications for operational security challenges faced by the NSG.
Welcoming the delegation, Prof. (Dr.) Bimal N. Patel, Vice Chancellor of RRU, reaffirmed the university’s commitment to supporting the NSG through education, training, consultancy, and research partnerships. He noted: “RRU’s innovation ecosystem, startup culture, and research facilities are designed to serve national security personnel. We are committed to extending full support to NSG in terms of technology, knowledge, and capacity-building.”
The visit reinforced the shared mission of both institutions: to combine academic knowledge, practical training, and cutting-edge technology in addressing the evolving challenges of national security. The exchange of expertise is expected to open doors to joint initiatives in training, research, and innovation, further strengthening India’s security framework.
