**Summary of Union Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary’s Visit to Uganda**
**Overview**
On May 15, 2026, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, represented the Government of India at the swearing-in ceremony of H.E. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda. The ceremony marked the commencement of President Museveni’s seventh term in office.
**Key Diplomatic Engagements**
During the visit, Minister Chaudhary delivered a message of solidarity and goodwill from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian people. He emphasized the importance of political continuity and stability for national development. The Minister reiterated India’s commitment to strengthening its long-term partnership with both Uganda and the broader African continent, acknowledging Uganda’s steady progress.
**Educational and Institutional Milestones**
Minister Chaudhary visited the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU-I) Uganda Campus located in Jinja. Key details regarding the institution include:
* **Status:** It is India’s first overseas public academic campus.
* **Operational History:** The campus enrolled its inaugural batch of students in October 2025.
* **Objective:** The Minister expressed confidence that the campus will serve as a center of excellence for multidisciplinary forensic sciences, research and development, and capacity building, symbolizing collaborative aspirations between India and Africa.
**Community Outreach**
In Kampala, the Minister interacted with members of the Indian diaspora. These discussions highlighted the significant people-to-people ties and cultural connections between the two nations, reaffirming India’s intent to deepen bilateral cooperation.
**Administrative Details**
* **Source:** PIB Delhi, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
* **Post Date:** 15 May 2026, 8:10 PM
* **Release ID:** 2261584
* **Visitor Counter:** 418
* **Available Languages:** Urdu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam
Key Entities Referenced
Shri Jayant Chaudhary: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship who represented India at the Ugandan presidential swearing-in ceremony.
National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU-I) Uganda Campus: India’s first overseas public academic campus in Jinja, established as a center of excellence for forensic sciences and research.
Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni: The President of the Republic of Uganda whose seventh-term inauguration served as the focal point for reinforcing India-Uganda diplomatic ties.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship: The primary ministry overseeing the delegation, reflecting the visit's emphasis on skill development and educational collaboration.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Union Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary
Represents India at Uganda Presidential
Swearing-In Ceremony
Posted On: 15 MAY 2026 8:10PM by PIB Delhi
Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Minister of State
for Education, Government of India, Shri Jayant Chaudhary recently visited Uganda to represent India at
the swearing-in ceremony of H.E. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda.
During the visit, Shri Chaudhary conveyed a message of solidarity and goodwill from the Prime Minister
of India, Shri Narendra Modi, and the people of India on the occasion of President Museveni assuming his
seventh term in office. Highlighting the importance of political continuity and stability in fostering
national development, Shri Chaudhary acknowledged Uganda’s steady progress and reiterated India’s
commitment to strengthening its longstanding partnership with Uganda and the African continent.
Shri Chaudhary also visited the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU-I) Uganda Campus in Jinja,
India’s first overseas public academic campus, which enrolled its inaugural batch of students in October
2025.
Commending the initiative, Shri Chaudhary expressed confidence that the campus would emerge as a
centre of excellence for multidisciplinary forensic sciences, research and development, and capacity
building. He noted that the institution symbolises the spirit of collaboration, friendship, and shared
aspirations between India and Africa.
In Kampala, Shri Chaudhary also interacted with members of the Indian diaspora that reflected the deep
people-to-people ties between India and Uganda. The visit reaffirmed India’s continued commitment to
deepening cooperation with Uganda.***
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