The Sindh government has pledged full support to university students in the development and promotion of their innovative projects. This commitment was made at the “Youth Project Poster Exhibition” organized by the Sindh Sports and Youth Affairs Department at Indus University, Karachi.
Secretary Sports and Youth Affairs, Munawar Ali Mahesar, announced that the provincial administration would support students’ endeavors, emphasizing the importance of nurturing young talent and promoting innovation. He distributed cash prizes exceeding one lac rupees among students who presented projects in various fields, including electrical, software, technology, and computer science.
The exhibition showcased diverse innovative student projects, including an automated car wash, hybrid solar and wind energy systems, a portable power source for ambulances, an energy-saving mechanism, an IoT-based pest control method, an electric wheelchair drive module, voice-assisted smart glasses for the visually impaired, a sports platform, and an event management application.
A workshop led by the Director ORIC, Dow University, Karachi, Dr. Muhammad Faisal Khan, provided guidance to students on enhancing the reach of their projects. Outstanding students were also awarded cash prizes and shields.
Mahesar urged industrialists to recognize the potential of Sindh’s youth by reviewing the presented projects. He believes these young concepts can fuel industrial growth.
Dignitaries such as Indus University Chancellor Dr. Khalid Amin, Vice-Chancellor Asim-ur-Rehman, Dean Dr. Ahmad Mudassir, and Youth Affairs Department officials Syed Habibullah, Moiz Soomro, and Rizwan Mallah attended the event. Souvenirs were presented to all participants.
A department representative deemed the event successful in providing a platform for student innovation and idea exchange. The department pledged to continue such initiatives for youth development.