CM launches show for students from across the province
LAHORE:
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif launched the largest government schools science and technology show in the country’s history. She visited the Government Pilot Higher Secondary School and distributed cash prizes among the winners of Jashn STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and methamatics) in eight categories.
Students and their teachers from Hafizabad, Jhang, Dera Ghazi Khan and Multan received prizes. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz viewed the stalls of schools of all districts in the exhibition, inspected models made by the students and congratulated them.
Students presented her sketches, paintings and pieces of calligraphy. The chief minister viewed models of human heart and nervous system as students briefed her.
Models of a water recycling plant, air purifier, fire and flame detector, home security system, hydraulic jack system, wastewater treatment plant, hydraulic excavator, wind energy, auto lighting, radar detection, smog collector and refrigerator were also displayed.
The exhibition also showcased hydroelectric generator, sugar refinery, hydraulic parking system and a smart home model. A student from Rajanpur presented a ‘Li-Fi’ model 100 times faster than WiFi. Animated video, hydraulic bridge, thermal solar energy system, earthquake detector, AI robotic car and robotic cleaning models were also exhibited.
A student presented a model of converting music sound into electrical energy Gas detection, space shuttle launching and solar security systems were also exhibited. Around 300,000 students from 6,000 High schools participated in the competitions.
The students prepared 5,000 models related to science, technology and maths for the competitions. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz stated in her message on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science that the role of women in the world of science and technology is indispensable.
She added, “For progress, we must equip our daughters with modern sciences and IT skills.” She highlighted, “Punjab government is taking practical steps to bring women and girls forward in scientific and technical fields.”
The chief minister said, “Thousands of female students are being given full tuition fees, especially in scientific fields, through Honhaar Scholarship Programme. Now no girl’s dream in Punjab will remain unfulfilled due to lack of resources.”
Chief Minister Maryam said, “The aim of laptop scheme is to provide female students with access to modern technology. Our daughters will be able to improve their educational and professional skills through the scheme.” She underscored, “Women are gaining a prominent position in the global digital market through advanced IT training programmes.”
She said, “A free Wi-Fi programme has been started in Lahore for the public, especially female students.” She added, “Pakistan’s development is linked to the development of women.”
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said, “We will provide every facility to our daughters that will help them move forward in science, technology and IT according to world standards.” She added, ”We are creating a Punjab where women do not lag behind anyone in development, rather stand at the forefront.”
Article (Opinion) published in the Express Tribune on 12th February 2025
