VU, UoT organize stipend disbursement ceremony under IGNITE funded project DSTSP
Posted on 30 Jan, 2023 - Published by
A stipend distribution ceremony was organized by Virtual University (VU) of Pakistan and the University of Turbat (UoT) at the Faculty of Legal Education, the University of Turbat here on 28th January 2023 for the successful trainees in various digital skills under the IGNITE-funded Project entitled “Digital Skills Training & Support Program for Southern Balochistan” under the patronage of Ministry of IT & Telecommunication. Mr. Sadiq Iftikhar, State Minister for IT & Telecom was the Chief Guest of the event, while Ex-Chief Minister of Balochistan Dr. Abdul Malik Baloch and Advisor to CM Baluchistan Mr. Lala Rasheed Dashti graced the ceremony as guest of honor. Speaking on the occasion, the state minister said “I am proud to see so dedicated people towards learning and education in this region. I am happy to know that Makran Division stands at eighth position in literacy in Pakistan while Turbat stands at first in Balochistan”. He emphasized the need for taking joint efforts for the promotion of IT education in this part of the country. State Minister urged the importance of digital skills and the role of the IT ministry. He appreciated the IGNITE, Virtual University, University of Turbat, University of Gwadar, and BUET Khuzdar on the successful execution of the project in Balochistan.
In his welcome speech, Prof. Dr. Jan Muhammad, VC UoT acknowledged the role of Virtual University, Ignite, and the Ministry of IT & Telecommunication in enhancing IT facilities in Southern Balochistan. He requested the federal and provincial governments to pay special attention to this underdeveloped and far-flung region of the country in order to raise the life standard of the people. He hoped that collaborative initiatives between Turbat University, Virtual University, and Ignite will greatly benefit the youth of Southern Balochistan. He said the youth of this region possesses a lot of potential and it is necessary to provide them with opportunities to showcase their talents at national and international levels. Vice Chancellor emphasized to connect this region via fiber optic. He said that they had enhanced internet bandwidth from 90 MB to 350 MB at Turbat University.
Speaking on the occasion, Provincial Minister for Public Health Engineering Lala Rasheed Dashti said that no nation can develop and prosper without knowledge and technical education. He assured his full support in enhancing the skills of the youth of this region.
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Mohsin Javed Registrar VU briefed about the Project and its outcome. He also asked the local administration to provide an unutilized building to set up the regional campus of the Virtual University at Turbat, while other expenses will be met by the Virtual University. IGNITE representative also highlighted their role in various projects in Balochistan. The ceremony was also attended by Justice (R) Shakeel Ahmed Baloch, UoT’s PVC, Dr. Mansoor Ahmed, Registrar Ganguzar Baloch, Dean Faculty of Legal Education, Dr. Gul Hassan, PVC Gwadar University Dr. Manzoor Ahmed, Registrar Gwadar University Dr. Daulat Khan, Deans, Directors, members of Bar Council, Journalists, trainers and trainees of the program, senior faculty of the university of Turbat and other dignitaries of Kech district.
