RRU Extension in Media

National seminar on Women in Paramilitary sponsored by National Commission for Women in The Indian Express “India ranking low on gender parity: WEF assessment did not account for women at grassroots level, says Irani”. Link: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/india-ranking-low-on-gender-parity-wef-assessment-did-not-account-for-women-at-grassroots-level-says-irani-8335467/

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.

Extension

• NCC
• NSS
• Community service/ Activities
• Ongoing Projects

Distance Learning

• RISE (2020-2022)

Past events

1. 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.
2. PM Shri State Team Orientation cum meeting with Lavad Primary School to effectively implement the PM Shri benefits on 30 July 2024.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. RRU Tree Plantation Drive in association with PASSB, NCC & NSS on 11 July 2024 in presence of NSAB Member Shri Devendra Sharma.
6. PM Shri Lavad Primary School celebrated 98th Birthday of School along with the Lavad Villagers was attended by the EDLD team 08 July 2024.
7. PM Shri Lavad Primary School Students Sports Awareness & Encouragement Program for Participation in Khel MahaKumbh in association with SPES Team on 27 June 2024.
8. Seminar on Menace of Drugs in association with NSS (RRU) & Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Ahmedabad on 20 June 2024
9. 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.
10. English workshop for BVG Staff by SICSSL School on 01 June 2024.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. Gender Development and Awareness seminars organised for staff and students of RRU, sponsored by the Gender Resource Centre (GRC).
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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
18. Lavad Primary School Students explored the World of Science during their visit to SBSFI Laboratories on 16 February 2024
19. Lavad Primary School Students attend Sporting Events held during the Raksha Run organised by SPES on 16 February 2024
20. 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.
21. Lavad Primary School Students visit the RRU Sports facilities and play games at the University on 14 February 2024
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. Financial Literacy Workshop organised of Airforce Families Welfare Association (AFWAA) (Local) in coordination with CDSL, School of Forensics, Risk Management and National Security (SFRMNS)
25. 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.
26. Cleanliness drive at Rashtriya Raksha University Campus and Lavad Village from 29th September 2023 to 02nd October 2023.
27. Essay Writing competition for students on occasion of NSS day, on 22nd September 2023.
28. 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.
29. Session on Basics of English Language organised for Lavad primary school students under the monthly Lavad Skill Development program 15th September 2023.
30. School students visit at RRU to explore various dimensions of National Security on 14th September 2023.
31. Royal School visit organised on Innovation and Entrepreneurship Day in coordination with SASTRA and Incubeta student club on 24th August 2023.
32. “Meri Mati Mera Desh” progamme held under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav in coordination with NSS cell at Lavad Village on 9th August 2023.
33. “Eye & Health Checkup Camp for Truck Drivers” jointly by DRDA Gandhinagar and Gandhinagar Police Served Road Safety on 19th July 2023.
34. Awareness Program on “Parenting Pathways: Raising Resilient Kids” on 25th July 2023.
35. 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.
36. Diagnostic ENT OPD Camp held for Lavad Village at Lavad Medical Centre in coordination with SMVS Swaminarayan Hospital , RRU on 26th July 2023.
37. Eye check-up camp organised for RRU staff in coordination with Tej Eye Center, Gandhinagar on & 7th July 2023
38. Monthly skill development series started for Lavad villagers with ChatGPT lecture for the Lavad school students and teachers organised on 22nd June 2023.
39. Special Lecture on “Yoga for Youth Transformation,” a Yoga pledge, and a Yoga Quiz organised on International Yoga Day on June 21, 2023.
40. Bicycle rally organised by NSS Cell on International Bicycle Day from the RRU campus to Lavad Village on 2nd June 2023.
41. Plantation drive initiated for World Environment Day at RRU on 5th June 2023.
42. Plantation drive initiated for World Environment Day at Lavad village on 7th June 2023.
43. Technology and skill development session organised for NCC/NSS volunteers
44. Anti-Terrorism Day observed in coordination with SISPA on 22nd May 2023.
45. Thalassemia Awareness and Screening Camp organised in coordination with Indian Red Cross Society on 11th May 2023.
46. 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.
47. 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.
48. 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.
49. YUVA SAMVAD-India @ 2047 on the theme “India’s Panch Pran: A Youth Dialogue” held on 21st March, 2023.
50. International Women’s Day celebration 2023 on 3rd March 2023
51. Interaction of Lavad Primary School Students with Dr. Swaroop Sampat organised on International Women’s Day.
52. Students and staff of SPES and NSS volunteers conducted sports activities at special school, Dehgam.
53. Cleanliness drive started by the RRU Staff
54. Educational visit of Institute of Language Teaching (ILT), Rajkot, at RRU on 27th Feb 2023.
55. A Financial Fraud awareness programme conducted in Lavad village on 21st February 2023.
56. Educational Field Trip for Royal School students, teachers, and the principal organised on 09 February, 2023
57. “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.
58. Awareness programme on Natural Farming and Irrigation Techniques at LAVAD and RRU: “PER DROP, MORE CROP” on 20th January 2023
59. Cultural exchange programme between the State Police Forces of Chhattisgarh and Gujarat, ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat, 24th January 2023.
60. “Guiding Tip for Crime Investigation” book released in English and other Regional Language by Dr. J. R. Gaur, Chief Mentor.
61. 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.
62. 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.
63. Orientation session for the volunteers of NSS for the Year 2022-23 volunteers was organized.
64. 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.
65. Cleanliness drive was conducted by NSS Volunteers at RRU Campus and at Village LAVAD.
66. 3-Day certificate course on art law and its security dimensions.
67. First Episode for Digital Security Thinkers: Investigation of Social Media Crimes and Cyber Law.
68. Virtual round table conference on “Strengthen Women in India: Bridging the gaps”.
69. Constitution Day Celebration, 2020.
70. Digital Lavad Project: Visit to Visalpur Village.
71. Visit of RRU employees to the Environment and Sanitation Institute (ESI), Sughad
72. Participated in the Fit India Movement campaign launched by Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi.
73. One-Day Webinar on Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering.
74. Seminar in Urban Naxalism.
75. Special Lecture on “Jurisprudence on Environmental Crime”.
76. Matrubhasha Diwas.
77. Celebration on International Women’s Day, Self Defence Training Programme.
78. Expert Talk on “Awareness about the Corona Virus”.
79. 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.

Centres

• Environment Cell
• Cultural Cell

E & DL Support

• Open-Source Literature and tools
• Open Education Resources

Organizational Structure

Dean, Extension & Distance Learning

Prof. (Dr.) Priyanka Sharma

Mr. Kashyap Parmar

Alumni Relation Officer & Manager – EDLD

Extension Coordinators

Dr. Naveen Kumar Singh

Assistant Professor, SFRMNS

Ms. Richa Sharma

Assistant Professor, SITAICS

Mr. Manish Kumar Singh

Research Officer, SICMSS

NCC Coordinator

Dr. Gaurav Singh Kushwah

NCC Coordinator

NSS Coordinator

Mr. Abhishek Awadh

NSS Coordinator

Mr. Vishwa Vijay Rai

NSS Programme Officer

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