The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) have signed a five-year agreement to strengthen collaboration in cybersecurity, digital forensics and advanced technology research.

According to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the agreement aims to improve cyber resilience across UIDAI’s digital infrastructure that supports India’s Aadhaar-based digital identity ecosystem.

Officials said the partnership will create a structured framework for research, technical support, capacity building and forensic expertise linked to digital public infrastructure.

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Focus on Cybersecurity, AI and Digital Forensics

The collaboration will operate across six strategic areas: academic and professional development, information security, forensic infrastructure, cybersecurity support, technical advisory and research and outreach initiatives.

The two institutions will also work jointly on emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), blockchain, deepfake detection and cryptography. The agreement includes plans for cybersecurity audits, forensic research and skill-building programmes.

“The partnership is expected to strengthen institutional capabilities amid rising concerns over cyber threats, online fraud and digital identity protection,” said officials.

“The collaboration would enhance the security and resilience of India’s digital public infrastructure and add stronger safeguards for digital identity systems.”

– said Vivek Chandra Verma, CEO, UIDAI

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Student Outreach and Research Collaboration Planned

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was exchanged between Vivek Chandra Verma and NFSU Gujarat Campus Director S. O. Junare in the presence of senior officials from both organisations, including UIDAI Deputy Director General Abhishek Kumar Singh.

Apart from research and cybersecurity support, the agreement also opens pathways for NFSU students to pursue placement and outreach opportunities in cybersecurity and digital forensics.

The Ministry said the collaboration reflects a broader push to strengthen India’s digital governance ecosystem through secure and resilient digital infrastructure.