Guyana deepens collaboration with India’s forensic sciences university

The Home Affairs Ministry on Monday officially welcomed a high-level delegation from India’s National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Gandhinagar, marking the start of a strategic week-long visit aimed at bolstering bilateral cooperation in forensic science, law enforcement, and criminal justice.
The visit, which runs from June 22 to 27, 2025, stems from commitments made during bilateral discussions between President Dr Irfaan Ali and Indian Prime Minister (PM) Shri Narendra Modi. The talks, held during the Indian PM’s visit to Guyana, laid the groundwork for closer collaboration in science, technology, and security.

Leading the visiting delegation are Prof Dr Naveen Kumar Chaudhary and Prof Dr Satish Kumar, both senior figures at NFSU. They are accompanied by Mr Manoj Kumar of the High Commission of India in Guyana.
Home Affairs Minister, Robeson Benn, underscored the importance of the visit, describing it as a continuation of Guyana’s ongoing efforts to modernise its criminal justice system through enhanced investigative and forensic capabilities. He emphasised the Government’s long-term vision of establishing a strong institutional partnership with NFSU to develop the country’s forensic infrastructure.
“This engagement reflects our determination to equip our institutions with the tools and expertise necessary to deliver justice efficiently and reliably,” Minister Benn stated. “We look forward to building a framework that supports innovation, training, and sustainable development in forensic science.”
The NFSU delegation in turn conveyed their appreciation for the warm hospitality and reiterated their enthusiasm for deepening cooperation. Discussions during the visit are expected to focus on the establishment of joint training programmes, academic exchanges, and collaborative research initiatives tailored to the Caribbean context.
A key component of the partnership is the proposed establishment of an Institute of Excellence in Forensic Science in Guyana. The institute is envisioned as a centre of regional significance that will: advance Guyana’s national security and justice reform objectives; provide cutting-edge training and certification for local and regional forensic professionals; develop a skilled corps of forensic trainers and foster applied research and innovation in criminal investigations across the Caribbean.
The Home Affairs Ministry noted that the initiative is aligned with Guyana’s broader agenda of improving institutional resilience and professional capacity in law enforcement and judicial processes.