Over 300 Agriculture Engineers graduate annually with no opportunities in Pakistan
The Agriculture Engineers, produced by country’s seven universities are not provided with sufficient opportunities in different fields
Tandojam, Sindh
Syed Mansoor Rizvi, Chairman, Pakistan Society of Agricultural Engineers, has said that over 300 agricultural engineers graduate annually from seven universities across the country, yet they are not provided with sufficient opportunities in fields such as agricultural machinery, irrigation, and related areas.
He said this while speaking at a dinner reception held in honor of the newly elected members of the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) here on Monday October 7, 2024.
Dr. Sarosh Hashmat Lodhi, Vice Chancellor, NED University of Engineering and Technology Karachi, and newly elected Vice Chairman of PEC, pledged on this occasion that the Pakistan Engineering Council would address the challenges faced by engineers.
He also acknowledged the role agricultural engineers played in the PEC elections despite their smaller numbers and pledged to discuss their concerns, including technical allowances, with the Chief Minister of Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah.
Dr. Fateh Marri, Vice Chancellor, Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tandojam, underscored the pivotal role of agricultural engineers in understanding canal irrigation systems and ensuring the efficient supply of water to crops through precise crop water requirement calculations.
Dr. Marri emphasized the need for recognizing and utilizing the expertise of agricultural engineers in key sectors such as irrigation and farm infrastructure to meet the demands of modern agriculture.
He further noted that education is rapidly transforming, making the role of engineers essential in all fields. Agricultural engineers, in particular, should be acknowledged for their significant contributions to sustainable farming practices.
Dr. Altaf Ali Sial, Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural Engineering at SAU and member of the PEC governing body from Sindh, reaffirmed his commitment to advocating for the rights of engineers, particularly agricultural engineers, whose importance has often been overlooked.
The event was attended by engineers from SAU, Mehran University, Quaid-e-Awam University Nawabshah, and NED University Karachi. Notable attendees included former Vice Chancellor Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto, Dr. Inam Bhatti, Dr. Muhammad Bux Bhutto, Dr. Manzoor Ali Abro, Dr. Muneer Mangi, Dr. Shoukat Soomro, Dr. Ishaq Abro, Dr. Abdul Jabbar Sangi, and Dr. R.B. Wistro. (PR)
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