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“10 Minute Desh Ke Liye” Campaign Addressed by Chief Election Commissioner, Gujarat Smt. P Bharathi at RRU on 02 April 2025

RRU Supported Blood Donation Drive on Birthday of Lady Governorshri’s of Gujarat

Successful completion of Ayurvedic Medical Camp organised at RRU for students, staff & villagers of nearby area

RRU Commemorates Police Martyrs on Police Commemoration Day

RRU Unites Intellectuals and Corporates for One-Day CSRO Roundtable to Drive Sustainable Community Development

Celebration of International Women’s Day with a Commitment to Empowering Women at RRU

Two-day Roundtable Conference of Newly Appointed Vice-Chancellors Focusing on Transforming Higher Education, jointly organized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and RRU

RRU and Adani Foundation Forge Partnership for Nation Building through Suraksha Bal Prashikshan Programme

National Unity Day 2025 Celebration at RRU

CSR Roundtable on the theme “Building a Secure and Sustainable Society” at RRU

RRU Celebrates Sporting Excellence of PMSHRI Adarsh Primary School Achievers on NewYear 2026

Vision

To create a generation of socially aware, empathetic and responsible professionals who will strive for the betterment of society and contribute towards community outreach programs, distance learning and skill development, envisioned and in collaboration with various stakeholders.

Mission

To serve the community by providing scientific & technological solution with humane approach for building and disseminating knowledge to strengthen the social, economic and environmental well-being of society. Empowerment through distance learning programs and skill building opportunities by providing learning opportunities.

About Extension and Distance learning

The Directorate of Extension and Distance Learning (E & DL) is determined to provide community services among the society for addressing societal, environmental, corrective and real-time issues and facilitating people in life time learning and developing skills by providing learning environment to stakeholders in India and around the globe.

Objectives of E & DL

* Students & professionals participation in various curricular, extension programs and career enhancement through exchange programs, volunteering and work-based learning.

* Outreach of the campus system wherein Emotional Quotient is developed by working and collaborating with people, understanding the real time requirements, evaluation of the strategies and aiming towards overall growth.

* Provide support for dissemination of information, knowledge and skill to empower students, community & stakeholders, making them aware and putting them on standardized parameters for Global excellence.

* Collaborate with various organizations and institutes in capacity building & provide consultancy for strengthening the safety and security of the Nation.

* Community Service programs such as cleanliness drive, camps, awareness programs environmental activities like tree plantation, coastal cleanup, etc.

* Certificate courses & diploma under E-learning modules.

* Cultural exchange programs on regional, national and international platforms.

Major CSR/Funded Projects
Sr. No. CSR / Funded Project Organisation Name
1 Suraksha Bal Prashikshan Programme: 75 Days Residential Training Programme for 150 Aspirants/beneficiaries of Adani Sites Adani Foundation, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
2 Fire-fighter Training Programme: 6 Months Residential Training Programme for 25 Underprivileged Youth of Gujarat Oil & Natural Gas Limited, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
3 Cyber Security Training Programme: 6 Days Training Programme for Two Batches of CPCL, Chennai’s Manali Refinery Professionals Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), Tamil Nadu
4 Suraksha Bal Prashikshan Programme: 90 Days Residential Training Programme for 30 Aspirants/beneficiaries of Adani Natural Resources Sites Adani Natural Resources, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
5 Gender Sensitization program: “SETU – Sustaining Equality Through Universities” Programme for FY 2025–26: To empower students, faculty and staff by fostering awareness on gender equality, the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, 2013, and nutrition and well-being within university. The Gender Resource Centre (GRC), an autonomous body of Women and Child Development Department, Government of Gujarat
6 Projects Supported in Lavad Village: Health & Wellness Center (Reconstruction), Reconstruction of Two Anganwadi Renovation of Two Anganwadi Agency: Govt. of Gujarat GSPC & DDO, Gandhinagar DDO Gandhinagar and R&B Panchayat Division
Distance Learning
Past events
  1. On occasion of National Youth Day, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS), information regarding Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 viewed virtually by RRU Parivar and Mr. Diwakar B, Programme Officer, NSS of PY Campus has attended the Hon’ble PM Session at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi from 10-12 January 2026.
  2. Delegation of seven member visiting Gujarat from North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong led by Prof. Sudhanshu Jangir, Director, Indian Institute of Sustainability participated in BCORE Night Run 2026 on 10th January 2026.
  3. RRU received a sponsorship of ₹ 2 Lakh received from Swachh Bharat Mission Urban – Gujarat and ₹ 10,000 from Tripur Builders for BCORE Night Run 2026.
  4. Shri H S Shah Commerce College, Modasa and Samarpan Arts and Commerce College, Gandhinagar visited RRU for cyber security awareness session an initiative of Kawach Kendra, Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat on 09 January 2026.
  5. R C Technical Institute, Sola, Ahmedabad’s Diploma CSE Students (40 Students) visited RRU on 08 January 2026 to explore real-world institutional and cyber security technological practices.
  6. RRU Celebrates Sporting Excellence of PM SHRI Adarsh Primary School Achievers and felicitates Ms. Neemaben Parekh, Principal and USA Fulbright Scholarship Awardee on New Year 2026 (01 January 2026).
  7. In association with Croma: Infinity Retail (A Tata Group Company) Blanket Distribution Activity under CSR at Rahelba Vrudhhashram, Magodi, Dehgam and Special School, Dehgam by RRU on 29 December 2025
  8. Over 200 students and teachers from Secondary & Higher Secondary Schools of Gandhinagar & Aravalli District visited RRU on 24 December 2025.
  9. On International Day of Persons with Disability (Divyang) Day, a recreational event organized by EDLD in Coordination with SPES at Deaf and Dumb School (Run by Mahila Jagruti Abhiyan), Dehgam on 03 December 2025.
  10. Special Session on Vigilance Awareness by Shri Suresh N Patel, Former Central Vigilance Commissioner, Government of India & Certificate Distribution to Coordinator & Volunteers of Cyber Hygiene Drive on 02 December 2025.
  11. The CSR Roundtable organised by RRU witnessed the participation of 30+ leading organisations and was graced by the esteemed presence of the Guests of Honour Dr. Abhishek Lakhtakia, CEO – Adani Foundation, and Shri Ashwini Saxena, CEO – GMR Varalakshmi Foundation on 28 November 2025.
  12. On Constitution Day (26 November 2025), an Expert Session by Prof. (Dr.) Alok Sharma, University of Delhi, Mass Reading of the Preamble to the Constitution of India, Poster Making & Quiz Competitions, and “A Courtroom Conundrum: Legislature vs. Judiciary” were organised by EDLD & SCLML.
  13. As part of the five-year celebration of Nasha Mukta Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA), students and staff of RRU took a pledge for a drug-free community on 18 November 2025.
  14. A Distinguished Lecture by Shri Harsh Chauhan, Former Chairman, National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, was organised to mark the 150th Birth Anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda on 15 November 2025.
  15. MIT-ADT University delegation visited RRU to strengthen academic collaboration on 12 November 2025.
  16. Commemoration of 150 Years of the National Song ‘Vande Mataram’ and the commencement of year-long celebrations took place with Mass Singing by students and staff, along with a Police Music Band Performance on 07 November 2025.
  17. The E-Cleanliness and Digital Hygiene Drive 2025 was organised by SITAICS in collaboration with EDLD from 30 October 2025 to 20 November 2025, under which 300+ RRU participants from more than 15 academic and administrative units were e-certified.
  18. To commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel as National Unity Day, a special session by Prof. (Dr.) Kanaiyalal Nayak, Dean, Professor & Head, Dept. of History & Culture, Gujarat Vidyapeeth, on Contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Nation Building was organised on 31 October 2025.
  19. On National Unity Day (31 October 2025), RRU students and staff participated in the “Run for Unity” at the RRU Campus, and also joined Gandhinagar Police for the Unity Run organised by Dehgam Police at Dehgam.
  20. On 30 October 2025, Poster Making and Elocution Competitions were organised on the themes “Unity in Diversity, Harmony and Nation-Building Spirit” and “Role of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Integration of Princely States.”
  21. Families and wards of 30 SCG, NSG, Ahmedabad Hub visited RRU on 14 October 2025 on the occasion of NSG Raising Day for a Financial Awareness Programme.
  22. Mental Health Awareness Programme on the occasion of World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2025 at Lavad Gram Panchayat Office in coordination with SBSFI.
  23. To support Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, NSS Volunteers, NCC Cadets, Students and Staff of RRU participated in Swachhotsav – Swachhata Hi Seva 2.0 from 17 September 2025 to 02 October 2025.
  24. A Blood Donation, Thalassemia Awareness and Screening Camp was jointly organised by RRU, the Indian Red Cross Society – Ahmedabad, and Lions Club – Ahmedabad on 01 October 2025 to mark RRU Foundation Day.
  25. A Health Talk on Cervical Cancer Awareness, for female students and staff organized on 26 September 2025 in coordination with SBSFI and Health & Safety Branch (HSB) in association with Narayana Hospital, Rakhial, Ahmedabad to enhance awareness, promote preventive care and encourage early detection for better health outcomes.
  26. 30 SCG, NSG, Ahmedabad officials visited RRU on 25 September 2025 to explore collaborative projects, joint programs, training modules and capacity-building initiatives.
  27. Lakshadweep Police Officials visited and conducted community interaction programmes under Mission Karmayogi at PMSHRI Adarsh Lavad Primary School, PM SHRI Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (Rakhiyal, Gandhinagar), M. B. Commerce and G. M. N. Arts College (Dehgam), Vatsalya Senior Citizen Home (IRCS), Dehgam Special (Deaf & Dumb) School, Sampa Step Well, and held interactions with Sampa villagers and Agniveer trainees of Adani Foundation and Gujarat SC Batch from 18 September 2025 to 24 September 2025.
  28. Hindi Diwas was celebrated through Elocution and Poetry Competitions on 23 September 2025 to promote the spirit of national integrity.
  29. RRU received felicitation and recognition from the Indian Red Cross Society, Gujarat State Branch for joint activities conducted by SPICSM & EDLD on 13 September 2025.
  30. Teacher’s Day was celebrated to pay tribute to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan on 05 September 2025.
  31. Tree Plantation – 76th Van Mahotsav 2025, Gandhinagar District-Level Celebration by Gandhinagar Forest Department, was conducted at RRU on 04 September 2025.
  32. On 01 September 2025, Sports Day was celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Hockey Legend Major Dhyan Chand Ji along with National Nutrition Week, including School Twinning Programme visits to Dehgam Cluster Schools & PM SHRI Adarsh Primary School, Lavad.
  33. PM SHRI Adarsh Primary School secured Third Rank at the District Level in the “Saksham Shala” Overall Category (2024–25).
  34. ONGC partnered with RRU to enhance fire-safety resilience by launching a six-month training programme for 25 youth of Gujarat on 19 August 2025.
  35. RRU students, staff and NCC cadets actively participated in the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign on MyGov and across social media platforms on the occasion of Independence Day on 15 August 2025.
  36. The First Mahila Gram Sabha of Lavad Village was attended by Asha Workers, Anganwadi Workers and Female Voters, organised by Lavad Gram Panchayat & EDLD on 05 August 2025.
  37. NSS Volunteers conducted an awareness drive on welfare schemes for 150+ labourers working at RRU construction sites on 01 August 2025.
  38. 120+ students of Green Apple Public School, Himmatnagar, visited RRU to explore “Classrooms to Command Centres” on 25 July 2025.
  39. 80+ girl students of Ashram Vinay Mandir, Ahmedabad (run by Sabarmati Ashram Trust) visited RRU to explore the dimensions of national security on 24 July 2025.
  40. Adani Foundation partnered with RRU by inaugurating the Suraksha Bal Prashikshan Programme for trainees from Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra on 21 July 2025.
  41. An Orientation Programme for new students on the functions of EDLD, NSS and Gender Sensitization was conducted by EDLC and GSC members on 17 July 2025.
  42. Mr. Mukesh Sharma, Assistant Director, Directorate of Archaeology and Museums, Gujarat, visited the Sampa Jal Mandir (Step Well) to assess its condition and explore preservation measures on 14 July 2025.
  43. RRU Students of BBA-LLB (First Year) on 04 July 2025 and BTech CSE (CS) (First Year) on 11 July 2025 visited Sampa Jal Mandir (Step Well).
  44. RRU’s Tree Plantation Drive under “Ek Ped Ma Ke Naam” initiative continued by esteemed guests Hon’ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Smt. Anandiben Patel and Vice Chancellor’s Prof. (Dr.) J. P. Pandey, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow, Prof. (Dr.) Samsher, Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur and Prof. (Dr.) J. P. Saini, Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology for Extending RRU’s Drive & Promoting Sustainable Environment on 26 June 2025.
  45. An Awareness Session for RRU BVG workers was organised under Nasha Mukta Bharat Pakhwada, promoting the #DrugFreeIndia campaign, by the Extension & Distance Learning Directorate (EDLD) and the National Service Scheme (NSS) Cell on 20 June 2025.
  46. Tree Plantation Drive by RRU in Campus for dedicating their motherly love for Nature -Earth on 06 June 2025.
  47. Tree Plantation Drive at RRU & Lavad in association with HDFC Bank on 05 June 2025.
  48. National Technology Day 2025 celebrated by organizing “TEQON 2025: Spirit of Innovation – Tech meets opportunity to build the Nation” jointly by Extension & Distance Learning Directorate (EDLD), School of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (SASET) and AIC-RRU Incubation Foundation on 16 May 2025.
  49. RRU’s Staff & Students Join Fit India Cycle Campaign on 08 May 2025.
  50. Celebrated Foundation Day of Gujarat on 01 May 2025 in which Dr. Rizwan Kadri, Young Historian & Member, PM’s Museum & Library Society, New Delhi delivered a special session on “History of Gujarat & its Police”. The event was jointly organized by EDLD, SISSP & NSS Unit of RRU.
  51. RRU hosted “Roundtable of Newly Appointed VC’s” jointly with “Association of Indian Universities” on 08-09 April 2025.
  52. Foundation Day Celebration organised by Raj Bhavan, Gujarat as per direction of MHA was attended by RRU Staff & Students from the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh & Odisha on 02 April 2025.
  53. Community Development Program conducted by NCC Unit of RRU for the villagers of Lavad to with the theme of “RRU Ke Prayas, Lavad Ka Vikas, Har Dil Mein Jagaye Nayi Umang Ki Aas” on 27 March 2025.
  54. Shree Swaminarayan High School, Balva visited RRU for Exploring National Security aligned programmes and for the guidance about Defence Functionary of India on 26 March 2025.
  55. The Gender Resource Centre sponsored seminar on Gender Awareness and Development was attended by 500 students from Rashtriya Raksha University on 18 March 2025 at RRU.
  56. International Women’s Day Celebrated in which Guests of Honours Smt. Syalu S. Maharana, Commandant, CRPF; Ms. Veena Gupta, Founder, Seam Risk India; Dr. (Ms.) Rashmi Sharma, Deputy Director, SAC (ISRO), and Chief Guest Prof. (Dr.) Bimal N Patel graced the occasion by their presence and inspiring words. The event was organized by EDLD, CWPSS (SISSP) on 13th March 2025.
  57. Poster Making Competition organized by Gender Sensitization Committee on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2025 with theme of Accelerate Action on 10 March 2025.
  58. NSS Unit of RRU organized University Round of the prestigious Gujarat Cultural Elocution Competition 2025 and University Level Winner Anwesha Priya (BTech 1st Yr Student) attended Zonal Round.
  59. Adarsh Lavad Primary School’s first-ever Sports Event inaugurated by Chief Guest, Dr. Dharmeshkumar Prajapati, Registrar, RRU, and Guest of Honour, Sarpanch Shri, Lavad Village, on 27 February 2025.
  60. Students of Ganesh Primary School & Sampa Primary School visited RRU education awareness and career guidance on 27 February 2025.
  61. NSS has celebrated International Mother Tongue Day on 21st February 2025.
  62. Students from HK Arts College, Ahmedabad visited RRU to understand the prospectus and career avenues in Forensic Psychology to strengthen National Security dimensions on 20 February 2025.
  63. Students of Pankaj Vidyalaya, Sampa, Dehgam visited RRU to explore the vocational education awareness and career guidance on 20 February 2025.
  64. Invited Para Sports Association of Gujarat & Blind People Association (25 participants which includes National, International Player as well as Sports Coach and Officer bearers of the Association) to attend Expert Session of Ms. Deepa Malik, Arjuna Awardee, Int. Para-athlete & Former President on 30 January 2025 in International Olympic Research Conference of BCORE.
  65. Over 30 RRU students, NCC cadets, NSS volunteers, and staff voluntarily participated in the 13th Blood Donation Drive organized by Raj Bhavan on the occasion of the birthday of Shri Acharya Devvrat Ji, Hon’ble Governor of Gujarat, and collectively donated 24+ units of blood on 18th January 2025.
  66. RRU brings CSR representatives from 30+ industries, PSUs, and banks for the CSR Roundtable on 24th January 2025 to discuss their contributions to National Security and Defense Management educational and research projects and programs led by RRU.
  67. In contribution to Mission Karmayogi, a National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB) launched by Hon. PM Narendra Modi under the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), PMO, RRU has developed five diverse content courses and successfully uploaded them on the iGOT Karmayogi platform.
  68. On National Youth Day, celebrated on the occasion of Swami Vivekananda Jayanti (12th January 2025), the “Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue” was organized by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, featuring an interaction between the Hon’ble Prime Minister and the youth. Students were encouraged to actively participate in the celebration.
  69. Selected students from PM Shri Adarsh Primary School, Lavad, who participated in the Wushu Training Camp at their school, are now undergoing advanced training at RRU to prepare them as future athletes.
  70. On 3rd December on the occasion of International Day of Person with Disability (Divyang) (IDPD), RRU celebrated successfully in collaboration with the Government of Gujarat, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment & Office of Director of Social Defence & Adani Foundation. The program witnessed participation from over 800 Divyangjans in presence of Hon’ble Cabinet Minister and State Minister of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
  71. RRU student Juvansinh Sodha (BASM) explores Kerala in Yuva Sangam Phase-V under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, experiencing Paryatan (Tourism), Parampara (Traditions), Pragati (Development), Paraspar Sampark (People-to-People Connect) and Prodyogik (Technology)
  72. On 05 December 2024, 120 students and over 10 faculty members from SSB Madni Primary School visited the RRU campus to aware the students about national security.
  73. On 13 December 2024, successfully hosted School Visit of Shastri K A Thakar High School, Nandol 200 Students (96 Girls & 104 Boys) of 11-12th Commerce & Arts to explore opportunities in National Security Domain for Youth.
  74. Three Cyber Commandos of the current training batch addressed the students on cyber safety and asked to be vigilant during online exposure.
  75. Adwait Vidyamandir School 11-12 Arts Students (57 Students & 4 Teaching Members) & Arts College (60 students & 10 staff) from Jasara, Taluka: Lakhani, Dist. Banaskantha, visited university to explore the available opportunities in various UG & PG programmes.
  76. PM Shri Adarsh Primary School, Lavad students were trained in “Wushu” Game by RRU BPES National Players (Four Students Group 2F+2M).
  77. Vigilance Awareness Week, 2024 has been observed in RRU by organizing activities like Special Session on Ethics & Governance as well as e-Cleanliness & Digital Hygiene Drive.
  78. BVG Global President visited for CSR related Meeting discussion and during visit address the students on “How to Develop Leadership Qualities” and interacted with BVG Employees for “What Makes an Organisation Different And Grow With Your Organisation”
  79. NSS 2024-25 Batch orientation lectures completed
  80. Dean, EDLD & SPICSM Representative jointly received Felicitation for First Aid Training Programme organized by SPICSM on 26 November 2024
  81. Celebration of 75 Years of Indian Constitution with theme of “Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Swabhiman” on 26th November 2024 organized jointly EDLD & SCLML.
  82. Dean, EDLD & SPICSM Representative visited “Vatsalya” Senior Citizen Home run by IRCS, Gujarat State Branch as a part of extension activities.
  83. Lavad School students attended Celebration of 75 Years of Indian Constitution with theme of “Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Swabhiman” on 26th November 2024
  84. NSS Cell of RRU participated in MyGov “Read the Preamble Pledge on the Constitution Day 26th November 2024.
  85. Meeting with Lavad Primary School Principal to provide the assistance on sports and development of Sports grounds by SPES Team.
  86. Under Vigilance Awareness Week 2024 Special Session on Ethics and Governance to address “Culture of Integrity for Nation’s Prosperity” addressed by Dr. I P Gautam, IAS (Retd.), Former Member-Lokpal on 23rd October 2024 and Certificates were presented to e-Cleanliness & Cyber Hygiene Drive volunteers.
  87. On the occasion of Police Commemoration Day Five (5) Police Families were honoured who attained Martyrdom during the service which includes One family each from CRPF & Gujarat Police and Three Families of BSF on 21st October 2024 in line with MHA’s guidelines.
  88. Make RRU Healthy Campus session was organized jointly with SBSFI School in which Dr. Punit Chaturvedi, Asst. Prof., National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan delivered the session.
  89. Blood Donation & Thalassemia Screening Camp Organized in association with Ahmedabad Red Cross Society in which 128 Donors registered, 93 Blood Units Collected and 52 were screened for Thalassemia.
  90. Two Days Hands-on Workshop (Hybrid) on Data Analytics using Microsoft Power-BI on 8th-9th October 2024.
  91. Visit to MLA’s Office to discuss the ongoing developments and request for support in new initiatives like installation of CCTV, renovation of Anganwadi’s and Veterinary Hospital.
  92. Lavad Special School Visit for Divyangs to understand their needs to support them through RRU mentorship & guidance.
  93. On the occasion of Swachh Bharat Diwas NSS Cell, RRU conducted Cleanliness Drive in Ma Bhadrakali Temple, Lavad.
  94. On the occasion of Swachh Bharat Diwas NSS Cell, RRU conducted Cleanliness Drive in Ma Bhadrakali Temple, Lavad and joined with SICMSS’s Coastal Cleaning Drive at Nishkalank Mahadev, Bhavnagar coastal cleaning with Marine Police, Ghogha.
  95. Organized Cleanliness Drives during 17th September to 01st October 2024 under Swachhta Hi Seva 2024 Campaign with motto of “Swabhav Swachhta, Sanskar Swachhta” in which RRU’s campuses also joined and observe the drives within campus and outside campus at public places like River, Worship Place, Railway Station, Bus Station & Public Parks.
  96. Organized Life Skills Workshop Conducted by Mrs Richa Mahajan for Growth Mindset and Confident Communication for student & staff of RRU on 27 September 2024.
  97. Ayurvedic Medical Camp Organised for RRU Students, Staff, Residents of Lavad and Visitors in association with Medical Center RRU & Sarkari Ayurved College, Gandhinagar.
  98. Divyang Female Students of Lavad Primary School and Divyang Resident of Lavad were facilitated to attend the Session of English Workshop organised by SICSSL to help them to use English in their day-to-day activities.
  99. Visit to Blind People Association, Ahmedabad by EDL Committee Members for establishing a relation and seeking co-operation from the NGO in RRU’s Future Activities for Divyangs.
  100. Orientation Programme for New Students about functions of EDLD & Gender Sensitization were conducted by the EDLC & GSC Members on 11 September 2024.
  101. RBI90Quiz Awareness for the students of RRU on 05 September 2024.
  102. Cyber Crime Awareness Programme for the students in association with Gujarat State Cyber Crime Cell as a part of Cyber Lokjagruti Abhiyan on 04 September 2024 for SISSP Students.
  103. Tree Plantation Drive with PM Shri Team in Lavad Gram Panchayat & Lavad Village on the occasion of World Nature Conservation Day.
  104. English Workshop for BVG Staff Members on 02 August 2024.
  105. Cyber Crime Awareness Programme for the students in association with Gujarat State Cyber Crime Cell as a part of Cyber Lokjagruti Abhiyan on 07 August 2024.
  106. PM Shri State Team Orientation cum meeting with Lavad Primary School to effectively implement the PM Shri benefits on 30 July 2024.
  107. Health Awareness Drive on Chandipura Virus by RRU Staff volunteers and villagers in coordination with Medical Team & VCO to disseminate the information about What it is, How it Transmits, Affects whom, Symptoms, Method to Prevent and Cure etc during the month of July 2024.
  108. RRU Volunteers contributed in 12th Blood Donation Camp organized in Raj Bhavan, Gandhinagar by the Governor Office on the Birthday of Lady Governorshri on 15 July 2024.
  109. RRU Tree Plantation Drive in association with PASSB, NCC & NSS on 11 July 2024 in presence of NSAB Member Shri Devendra Sharma.
  110. PM Shri Lavad Primary School celebrated 98th Birthday of School along with the Lavad Villagers was attended by the EDLD team 08 July 2024.
  111. PM Shri Lavad Primary School Students Sports Awareness & Encouragement Program for Participation in Khel MahaKumbh in association with SPES Team on 27 June 2024.
  112. Seminar on Menace of Drugs in association with NSS (RRU) & Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Ahmedabad on 20 June 2024
  113. Hybrid Webinar by Dr. Bubesh Guptha, Director, Universal Eco Foundation and Senior Wildlife Biologist, on ‘Sustainability and Environmental Development’ on occasion of World Environment Day was organized in association with Puducherry Campus on June 10th, 2024.
  114. English workshop for BVG Staff by SICSSL School on 01 June 2024.
  115. Earth Day observed in coordination with the School of Integrated Coastal and Maritime Security Studies. Awareness and a student rally organised on the theme “One Earth, One Chance”, on 26th April 2024.
  116. Expert Sessions held by expert speaker, Dr. Shrenik Dilipbhai Shah, Assistant Professor (Law), Sir La Shah Law College, Ahmedabad and Outreach Activities conducted for publicizing and disseminating information about the Three New Criminal Laws, in coordination with the NSS Cell.
  117. Voter Awareness Programme organised for staff and students of RRU in lieu of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, in association with Shri P. Bharti, Chief Election Officer, Gujarat and the Collector Office, Gandhinagar, Gujarat on 2 April 2024.
  118. Gender Development and Awareness seminars organised for staff and students of RRU, sponsored by the Gender Resource Centre (GRC).
  119. One Day Seminar to celebrate International Women’s Day 2024 held with the theme, “The role of Women in Achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047” on 15 March 2024.
  120. Online Certificate Programme on “Data Analytics using Power BI” for officers from Army War College, Mhow, Madhya Pradesh organised in coordination with SITAICS and started from 5 March 2024.
  121. Event “Mera Pehla Vote Desh Ke liye” Organised with the National Service Scheme (NSS) Cell to raise awareness about the right to vote, on 1 March 2024
  122. Lavad Primary School Students explored the World of Science during their visit to SBSFI Laboratories on 16 February 2024
  123. Lavad Primary School Students attend Sporting Events held during the Raksha Run organised by SPES on 16 February 2024
  124. Gender Awareness and Development Seminars organised in collaboration with the Gender Resource Centre for all the Students and Staff of RRU. The sessions for Students of various Schools held on 15th, 23rd, 24th, and 26th February 2024.
  125. Lavad Primary School Students visit the RRU Sports facilities and play games at the University on 14 February 2024
  126. Workshop on the basics of Computers organised for Lavad Primary school students in collaboration with ICTB team, RRU, at the Lavad Primary School on 31 January 2024.
  127. A Friendly game of Ultimate Frisbee was held between International Players from the USA, RRU Students and Lavad Primary School Students on 9th December 2023 at RRU grounds.
  128. Financial Literacy Workshop organised of Airforce Families Welfare Association (AFWAA) (Local) in coordination with CDSL, School of Forensics, Risk Management and National Security (SFRMNS)
  129. Blood Donation Camp and Awareness Lecture on Thalassemia and Anemia organised in association with the Indian Red Cross Society, as part of the celebration of the third Establishment Day of RRU, on 03rd October 2023.
  130. Cleanliness drive at Rashtriya Raksha University Campus and Lavad Village from 29th September 2023 to 02nd October 2023.
  131. Essay Writing competition for students on occasion of NSS day, on 22nd September 2023.
  132. Legal Literacy Workshop on ‘Gender Sensitization – Reforming the Society’ for female students of Sarvodaya Higher Education Society, Mansa, Gandhinagar, in association with Legal Aid Clinic and ProBono Services, School of National Security and Law (SNSL) on 21st September 2023.
  133. Session on Basics of English Language organised for Lavad primary school students under the monthly Lavad Skill Development program 15th September 2023.
  134. School students visit at RRU to explore various dimensions of National Security on 14th September 2023.
  135. Royal School visit organised on Innovation and Entrepreneurship Day in coordination with SASTRA and Incubeta student club on 24th August 2023.
  136. “Meri Mati Mera Desh” progamme held under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav in coordination with NSS cell at Lavad Village on 9th August 2023.
  137. “Eye & Health Checkup Camp for Truck Drivers” jointly by DRDA Gandhinagar and Gandhinagar Police Served Road Safety on 19th July 2023.
  138. Awareness Program on “Parenting Pathways: Raising Resilient Kids” on 25th July 2023.
  139. A Legal Literacy Webinar was organized by Legal and Clinic and Pro Bono Services School of National Security and Law (SNSL) in association on 21st July 2023.
  140. Diagnostic ENT OPD Camp held for Lavad Village at Lavad Medical Centre in coordination with SMVS Swaminarayan Hospital, RRU on 26th July 2023.
  141. Eye check-up camp organised for RRU staff in coordination with Tej Eye Center, Gandhinagar on & 7th July 2023
  142. Monthly skill development series started for Lavad villagers with ChatGPT lecture for the Lavad school students and teachers organised on 22nd June 2023.
  143. Special Lecture on “Yoga for Youth Transformation,” a Yoga pledge, and a Yoga Quiz organised on International Yoga Day on June 21, 2023.
  144. Bicycle rally organised by NSS Cell on International Bicycle Day from the RRU campus to Lavad Village on 2nd June 2023.
  145. Plantation drive initiated for World Environment Day at RRU on 5th June 2023.
  146. Plantation drive initiated for World Environment Day at Lavad village on 7th June 2023.
  147. Technology and skill development session organised for NCC/NSS volunteers
  148. Anti-Terrorism Day observed in coordination with SISPA on 22nd May 2023.
  149. Thalassemia Awareness and Screening Camp organised in coordination with Indian Red Cross Society on 11th May 2023.
  150. Earth Day observed in coordination with the School of Integrated Coastal and Maritime Security Studies. Awareness and a student rally organised on the theme “Invest in our planet”, on 28th April 2023.
  151. Civil Services Day observed in coordination with the School of Internal Security and Police Administration, and a career planning programme in police and Security Services initiated on 21st April 2023.
  152. Ayurvedic Medical Camp organised for staff, students, and Lavad villagers jointly with the State Model Institute of Ayurveda Sciences (SMIAS) Campus, Kolavada, Gandhinagar on 13th April 2023.
  153. YUVA SAMVAD-India @ 2047 on the theme “India’s Panch Pran: A Youth Dialogue” held on 21st March, 2023.
  154. International Women’s Day celebration 2023 on 3rd March 2023
  155. Interaction of Lavad Primary School Students with Dr. Swaroop Sampat organised on International Women’s Day.
  156. Students and staff of SPES and NSS volunteers conducted sports activities at special school, Dehgam.
  157. Cleanliness drive started by the RRU Staff
  158. Educational visit of Institute of Language Teaching (ILT), Rajkot, at RRU on 27th Feb 2023.
  159. A Financial Fraud awareness programme conducted in Lavad village on 21st February 2023.
  160. Educational Field Trip for Royal School students, teachers, and the principal organised on 09 February, 2023
  161. “Artificial Intelligence and its Implications in National Security” to Defence Personnel for Army War College, Mhow organized by Directorate of Extension and Distance Learning & School of Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security at Rashtriya Raksh University during February 2023 to April 2023.
  162. Awareness programme on Natural Farming and Irrigation Techniques at LAVAD and RRU: “PER DROP, MORE CROP” on 20th January 2023
  163. Cultural exchange programme between the State Police Forces of Chhattisgarh and Gujarat, ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat, 24th January 2023.
  164. “Guiding Tip for Crime Investigation” book released in English and other Regional Language by Dr. J. R. Gaur, Chief Mentor.
  165. In coordination with the School of Internal Security and Police Administration (SISPA), a national seminar on Women in Paramilitary, sponsored by the National Commission for Women, was organised on 20th December 2022.
  166. In coordination with the School of Internal Security, Defence, and Strategic Studies (SISDSS), RRU’s Integrated Space for E-Education (RISE)-LMS for B. Tech. in Military Technology launched on 16th December 2022.
  167. Orientation session for the volunteers of NSS for the Year 2022-23 volunteers was organized.
  168. Special Lectures were conducted for NSS Volunteers to sensitize on areas like Cyber Crime & Security, Role of Youth in redefining Police Image and in Crime prevention.
  169. Cleanliness drive was conducted by NSS Volunteers at RRU Campus and at Village Lavad.
  170. 3-Day certificate course on art law and its security dimensions.
  171. First Episode for Digital Security Thinkers: Investigation of Social Media Crimes and Cyber Law.
  172. Virtual round table conference on “Strengthen Women in India: Bridging the gaps”.
  173. Constitution Day Celebration, 2020.
  174. Digital Lavad Project: Visit to Visalpur Village.
  175. Visit of RRU employees to the Environment and Sanitation Institute (ESI), Sughad
  176. Participated in the Fit India Movement campaign launched by Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi.
  177. One-Day Webinar on Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering.
  178. Seminar in Urban Naxalism.
  179. Special Lecture on “Jurisprudence on Environmental Crime”.
  180. Matrubhasha Diwas.
  181. Celebration on International Women’s Day, Self Defence Training Programme.
  182. Expert Talk on “Awareness about the Corona Virus”.
  183. NCC’s combined annual Training Camp.
SIGNIFICANCE
  • Developing deep disciplinary knowledge, problem solving ability, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ensuring student participation in career enhancement activities through exchange programs, student enterprise, volunteering and work-based learning.
  • Focusing on strong mentor-mentee relationships which enhance overall personality of the stakeholders and equip them to face future challenges and to come up with strategic solutions.
Message from Dean

In todays globalized world with technological advancements multiple ways for imparting education are available through regular and distance mode having focus on the needs and concerns of the community and stakeholders for achieving global excellence.

The Directorate of Extension and Distance Learning of Rashtriya Raksha University strives in all possible ways to address overall concerns of social and national importance.

We regularly organize extension and awareness programs, camps, NSS & NCC activities to empower youth and professional for overall development of their personalities and professional competence for better society.

Distance learning in the discipline of National Security field & allied areas is our objective to impart education and skills to students, academicians, researchers & professionals working in Govt. department, security agencies and private sectors.

RRU intends to offer courses in distance learning mode in areas like Defence & Strategic Studies, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Maritime & Coastal Security, Forensic Science, Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice, Police Administration, Criminology & Behavioral, Data Science & Research Methods and all other relevant areas of National Security and Policing.

RRU has established RRU’S Integrated Space for E-education (RISE) platform to facilitate learners to enable them to study in distance mode and live virtual environment.

We welcome students, researchers and staff & professionals associated with RRU and learners and stakeholders across the globe to contribute in fulfilling the vison and mission of the Directorate.

We invite you all to visit RRU website on a regular basis to get updates about distance learning courses, extension activities, achievements and events.

Thank You!

Upcoming Events
Sr. No. Event In collaboration with Stakeholders/ Attendees
1. Cultural Connect – RRU students and faculty
2. Life skill lectures – RRU students and faculty
3. Health camps – RRU students and faculty
4. Environment Awareness – RRU students and faculty
5. Swacchata Abhiyaan RRU RRU students and faculty
6. Celebration of Days with Historic or Cultural Importance RRU RRU students and faculty
7. Community Services RRU RRU students and faculty
8. Traffic Awareness Program SISPA RRU students and faculty
9. BOOT Camp SISPA RRU Students
10. Online executive course on maritime security School of Maritime Air and Space Studies Students, Professionals and in service Officers
11. One day workshop for IPS officers of Gujarat Police on Global security concerns and positioning of India FAA and School of Information Technology and Cyber Security IPS Officers
12. One day workshop on Crime Data Analytics FAA and School of Information Technology and Cyber Security Students, Professionals and in service Officers
13. National primer/Symposium on maritime security of India School of Maritime Air and Space Studies Students, Academia Professionals and in service Officers
14. One day Workshop on Requirements of National Forensic Standards FAA and School of Information Technology and Cyber Security Students, Academia Professionals and in service Officers
15. One day workshop on Recruitment Architecture of Police FAA and School of Information Technology and Cyber Security Law Enforcement Agencies, Researchers, Police Aspirants
16. Capacity building programme on coastal surveillance and security, October 2020 School of Maritime Air and Space Studies Fisherman and Workers of various Coastal industries by nomination
17. International conference on Forensic science FAA and School of Information Technology and Cyber Security Students, Academia Professionals and Researchers
18. Cyber Training for 500 Farmers (SITCS) School of Information Technology and Cyber Security For Farmers
19. Symposium School of Internal Security and Police Administration Students and Faculties
20. Role of AI and ML in Cyber Security FAA and School of Information Technology and Cyber Security Researchers, Academia Professionals and in service IT Officers
21. Forensic Cosmos National Level Forensic Science Quiz Competition School of Forensic Science & Risk Management Forensic Students
22. Investigation of Social media Crimes FAA and School of Information Technology and Cyber Security Researchers, Academia Professionals and in service IT Officers
23. International Conference on ‘Criminal Justice System: need a systemic Changes’ School of Security Law, Policy & Governance Students, Faculties and Research Scholars
24. Lavad Village: Project to make Lavad – A Digital Village School of Information Technology and Cyber Security —
25. Visit to Apex Forensic Institutions & Labs School of Forensic Science & Risk Management RRU Students & Faculties
Prof. (Dr.) Priyanka Sharma

Dean, Extension & Distance Learning Directorate & Professor

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