The Directorate of Forensic Services, Himachal Pradesh, located at Junga near Shimla, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday with Sandip University, Maharashtra. The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation in the areas of education, training, research, and consultancy in the field of forensic science.
The MoU was signed by Director Dr. Meenakshi Mahajan along with Dr. S.K. Pal, Assistant Director (Biology & Serology), and Nasib Singh Patial, Assistant Director (Voice Analysis). Representing Sandip University were Registrar Prof. Pravin Bharati, Associate Dean Dr. Nissar A. Reshi, Head of the Forensic Science Department Dr. Nidhi Pandya, and Assistant Professor Pritam Pandit.
Under this collaboration, both institutions will work together on academic exchange programs, internships, joint research projects, consultancy services, and participation in national and international events. The initiative is expected to promote knowledge-sharing and strengthen capacity building in the rapidly evolving field of forensic science.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Mahajan described Sandip University as an emerging institution offering specialized forensic programs. She highlighted that the partnership would provide students with access to advanced equipment and valuable hands-on experience through the Directorate’s ongoing scientific investigations.
She also emphasized the Directorate’s key role in supporting investigative agencies by applying scientific techniques to help solve criminal cases.
The agreement will remain valid for an initial period of three years and may be extended for an additional two years based on mutual consent after review. Notably, the Directorate has previously signed similar MoUs with Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Punjabi University, and Himachal Pradesh University to promote academic and research collaboration in forensic and legal studies.
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