Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel Visits NFSU Gandhinagar; MoUs Signed With Three UP Universities

Anandiben Patel, Hon’ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh, visited the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Gandhinagar, on December 30, 2025, marking an important step towards strengthening forensic science education and capacity building in the country. During her visit, three universities from Uttar Pradesh signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with NFSU to promote academic collaboration, research, and skill development in forensic science and allied disciplines.

The MoUs were signed by Prof. J.P. Pandey, Vice Chancellor of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow; Prof. Samsher, Vice Chancellor of Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU), Kanpur; and Prof. Jai Prakash Saini, Vice Chancellor of Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology (MMTU), Gorakhpur, along with Dr. J.M. Vyas, Vice Chancellor of NFSU. The agreements aim to enhance training, research, and knowledge exchange in forensic science, benefiting students and faculty across institutions.

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The Governor interacted with NFSU research scholars and faculty members and held detailed discussions with Dr. J.M. Vyas on the present and future role of NFSU in advancing forensic science in India. Praising Gujarat’s educational ecosystem, she said the state has emerged as a model in higher education, with more than 70 universities offering diverse academic opportunities. She highlighted NFSU as a unique, specialized institution that effectively bridges academic learning with practical application, and expressed hope that similar universities would be established across other states.

During the visit, NFSU showcased several indigenous innovations, including the Mobile Forensic Van, Cyber Kiosk and NDPS drug testing kit. The Governor also toured state-of-the-art facilities such as the Centres of Excellence in Cyber Security, DNA Forensics, Digital Forensics, Investigative and Forensic Psychology, and the Ballistics Research Centre and Testing Range. Prof. (Dr.) S.O. Junare, Campus Director, NFSU Gandhinagar, presented an overview of the university’s initiatives and achievements.

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Senior officials, including Shri Sudhir Bobde, IAS, and other NFSU officers, were also present during the visit.