Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam’s Students-Teachers Engagement Program (STEP), in collaboration with the Prime Minister’s Youth Program, hosted an intra-university speech competition at Dr AM Sheikh Auditorium.
Students from various faculties delivered speeches in Sindhi, Urdu, and English on the topic, “Artificial Intelligence and the Impact of Social Media on Society in the 21st Century.”
Over 35 students participated in the competition. In the Sindhi category, Kashif Hussain secured first place, Gulshan Khan came in second, and Qamber Ali took third. In the Urdu category, Muhammad Husnain achieved first place, Muhammad Faisal secured second, and Amna Baloch placed third. Similarly, in the English category, Kausar Panhwar secured first place, Amma Habiba second, and Kirti Kumari third.
Addressing the closing ceremony, Vice Chancellor Dr. Fateh Marri stated that the world is advancing through the positive influence of artificial intelligence and social media, and it is moving toward modern technologies like AI, ChatGPT, and robotics. He stressed the need for the youth to enhance their skills and capabilities to remain competitive on a global scale.
Dr. Aijaz Ali Khooharo, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, highlighted that since the establishment of STEP, numerous co-curricular and healthy activity programs have been held weekly at the university.
Dr. Muhammad Yaqoob Koondhar and other distinguished speakers also addressed the audience. Present at the ceremony were Dr. Munir Ahmed Mangrio, Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Mahar, Dr. Irfan Ahmed Gillal, and other esteemed faculty members. Vice Chancellor Dr. Fateh Marri awarded cash prizes and certificates of appreciation to the students who secured top positions.