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The government has officially established Rashtriya Raksha University as an institution of national importance through parliamentary legislation. RRU has expanded its presence across six states including Gujarat and Arunachal Pradesh with focus on cyber security and AI applications in policing. Simultaneously, the Home Ministry identified two Jharkhand districts as LWE-affected while allocating Rs 936.5 crore for development projects. Significant infrastructure progress includes nearly 3000 km of new roads and over 1500 mobile towers in these regions.

Key Points: Rashtriya Raksha University Gains National Importance Status

  • RRU designated institution of national importance by Parliament Act
  • Expands campuses to Gujarat Arunachal Pradesh and four other states
  • Focus on cyber AI policing and citizen-centric security services
  • MoUs signed with CAPFs and BPR&D for advanced research training
  • Government allocates Rs 936.5 crore for LWE-affected Jharkhand districts
  • 2927 km roads built and 1589 mobile towers commissioned in Naxal areas
  • 47 Eklavya schools and 16 ITIs established for tribal development
  • Multiple monitoring committees ensure effective fund utilization
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Rashtriya Raksha University recognised as institution of national importance; expands across states

RRU expands to 6 states, focusing on cyber AI policing and internal security training. Government allocates Rs 936.5 crore for LWE-affected Jharkhand districts.

"Promoting high standards of learning, research, and training in various domains of internal security - Rashtriya Raksha University Mandate"

New Delhi, August 21

The Government has established Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) as an institution of national importance through an Act of Parliament, which came into effect on October 1, 2020.

The announcement was made in the Rajya Sabha today by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, in response to a query on the establishment of police universities in the country.

The University has been tasked with promoting high standards of learning, research, and training in various domains of internal security. Its focus areas include: policing and security - coastal policing, law enforcement, and criminal justice; Cyber and AI research - cybersecurity, cybercrime, and artificial intelligence applications in internal security; Public safety and social inclusion - strengthening citizenship ideals and providing citizen-centric services with special emphasis on women, weaker sections, and minorities.

The Rashtriya Raksha University has expanded its campuses to Gujarat, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, and Puducherry.

In addition, the University has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with law enforcement agencies, Central Armed Police Forces, and the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) to advance research and training in the field of internal security.

Earlier today, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) identified two districts in Jharkhand - Latehar and West Singhbhum as Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) affected, according to a written answer in the Rajya Sabha today by MoS Home Nityanand Rai.

Over the past five years, the Centre has allocated Rs 936.50 crore to Jharkhand under three major schemes aimed at tackling LWE challenges and improving infrastructure and development in the affected regions. The schemes include the Security Related Expenditure (SRE) Scheme, Special Central Assistance (SCA) Scheme, and Special Infrastructure Scheme (SIS).

The government highlighted several initiatives undertaken in Jharkhand's LWE-affected districts with special focus on expansion of road network, telecom connectivity, financial inclusion, education, and skill development.

For road connectivity, 2,927 km of roads have been constructed. For Telecom expansion: 1,589 mobile towers have been commissioned. For Financial inclusion: 1,240 post offices, 349 bank branches, and 352 ATMs opened across most LWE-hit areas. For Skill development: 16 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and 20 Skill Development Centres have been made functional, and for quality Education in tribal blocks, 47 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) have been made functional.

To ensure effective utilisation of funds and timely progress, the Centre has put in place monitoring mechanisms through different central-level committees. These include the SRE Standing Committee for the SRE scheme, the Project Clearance Committee for the SIS, and the Central Level Committee for the SCA Scheme.

- ANI

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Priya S
Great to see the focus on cyber security and AI applications. In today's digital age, these skills are crucial for our security forces. Hope they offer good scholarship opportunities for deserving students from all backgrounds.
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Aman W
While the university expansion is good, I hope they don't compromise on quality by spreading too thin. Better to have fewer excellent campuses than many mediocre ones. The focus should be on practical training, not just theory.
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Neha E
The infrastructure development in LWE areas is impressive! 2900+ km roads and 1500+ mobile towers show real commitment to development. This is how we win against extremism - through development and connectivity 🚀
Karthik V
Hope they include modern policing techniques and community policing in their curriculum. Our police forces need to be more people-friendly while maintaining law and order. Good step forward!
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Sarah B
The emphasis on social inclusion and citizen-centric services is commendable. Security isn't just about force, it's about building trust with communities. Hope they implement this vision properly across all states.

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