Forty female engineering students, after a week-long special workshop on solar installation, are set to lead community solar energy projects and secure professional internships, a significant step in advancing women’s role in the renewable energy sector.

. The event commenced on Tuesday at the Mehran University campus for female students from the Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, and Mechatronics engineering departments.

As a direct result of the training, the students will gain significant practical experience by participating in the ongoing project to transition the Dar-ul-Aman Women’s Shelter in Hyderabad to solar power. This community project is sponsored and initiated by the Deputy Commissioner’s Office Hyderabad and the Ladies Fund.

Furthermore, participants from this group will take on leadership roles in the next project to transition the Dar-ul-Atfal to solar power, initiated by the Deputy Commissioner’s Office Hyderabad in collaboration with the Ladies Fund.

This initiative extends beyond practical project work, with the female engineering students also being provided valuable internship opportunities at Dawood Global Foundation, OGDC, and Ladies Fund Energy for their professional development.

The Commissioner of Hyderabad Division attended the event as the chief guest. The Deputy Commissioner’s Office acknowledged the key support from Ms. Tara Azra Dawood of Dawood Global Foundation and Ladies Fund Energy, and Ms. Sumbul Wahab of OGDC. The Vice-Chancellor of Mehran University, Dr. Taha Ali, and Registrar Dr. Nematullah Pirzada were also thanked for hosting the team and providing necessary facilities.