Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) and the Auroville Foundation have launched a security education and training centre that will offer customised programmes in confidence building and character development for an estimated 600 children in eight Auroville schools and certificate courses to create job opportunities for local youth.

According to a press note, the RRU-Auroville Security Training Academy (RASTA), launched on the occasion of Vinayaka Chaturthi at Bharat Nivas, pioneers a model for security education that prioritises character, cultural values, and community empowerment.