Key Facts
- Collaboration Duration: Five-year structured collaboration
- Signing Parties: Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU)
- Focus Areas: Digital forensics, cybersecurity, and advanced technology research
Objective
The MoU aims to strengthen cyber resilience across UIDAI's digital infrastructure, which supports India's digital identity ecosystem and digital public infrastructure.
Six Strategic Pillars
- Academic development
- Information security
- Forensic infrastructure
- Cybersecurity support
- Research in emerging technologies
- Student outreach
About UIDAI
- Statutory Authority: Established under the Aadhaar Act, 2016
- Parent Ministry: Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY)
- Purpose: Empower Aadhaar holders with a unique digital identity and anytime, anywhere authentication services
- Aadhaar: A 12-digit biometric identification number serving as proof of identity and address for residents across India
About NFSU
- Specialization: Forensic science, cybersecurity, and criminal investigation
- Role: Supports national capacity building in digital forensics, cyber investigation, and emerging security technologies
Significance
- Enhances security of India's digital public infrastructure
- Strengthens Aadhaar ecosystem against cyber threats
- Promotes research in emerging technologies
- Builds capacity in digital forensics and cybersecurity