Forensic Sciences University and Raksha Shakti University, Gujarat

I came across the news of two unique universities of its own kind started by Gujarat government; Forensic Sciences University and Raksha Shakti University. 

Gujarat Forensic Sciences University: Gujarat government had founded the Gujarat Forensic Sciences University in 2009. It is conducting regular/online Degree/Diploma/Certificate courses in the field of Forensic Science, Behavioral Science, Criminology and other allied areas. It is situated at Gandhinagar, the capital of Gujarat. The university has three institutes under it.

a) Institute of Forensic Science: The institute is offering Degree, Diploma and Certificate courses on the subjects of Forensic Science, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Crime Scene Management, Security Management, DNA Profiling, Photography etc. The institute is headed by Dr. M. S. Dahiya, an expert in Forensic Sciences. 

b) Institute of Behavioral Science: The institute is headed by Dr. S. L. Vaya. The institute has started Post Graduate Diploma in Forensic Psychology from the academic year (2009-2010). This course has been developed and designed to enhance the knowledge and professional skills of students to work with persons displaying antisocial and criminal behavior. 

c) Institute of Research and Development: The Institute is offering Doctoral and Post Doctoral Degree Courses and is headed by Prof. V. K. Aggarwal. The focus is on the Nano Science, Biochips, Nano devices, Digital Forensic Science and other fields related to Forensic Science and Behavioral Science. 

Raksha Shakti University: Raksha Shakti University is a police university founded by Gujarat government. It is situated in Gandhinagar, capital of Gujarat. It is offering certificate, diploma and degree courses in the field of public science and internal security. The courses offered by the university are diploma in Police Science, computer course on Police Applications, post graduate diploma in Police Science. Some retired and present IAS and IPS officers are in the board of governors of the university.

These are really good initiatives by Gujarat government. With crime getting more high tech and organized, these kind of technological inputs are need of the hour. Students of these universities can be easily absorbed in the forces. One can expect them to perform efficiently and in a much better way than from those who came by passing some tests and set procedures. Why not start these kind of universities in every state and/or some central universities across  the country? 

Note: Please, don't make any political comment on the post. I am not supporter of BJP or any other political party. I am just highlighting the one positive work by Gujarat government which seems to be really exciting.  For this, the much deserved credit must be given to Gujarat government and Mr. Modi.