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University of Sindh Distributes 1,000 Laptops to Students Under Prime Minister's Laptops Scheme

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University of Sindh played host to a laptop distribution ceremony under the Prime Minister's Laptops Scheme, where over 1,000 laptops were given to deserving students of bachelor and master's degree programs. The event saw the presence of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) representative, Naeem Ahmed, faculty members, and a large number of students. Dr. Imamuddin Khoso, the SU IBA director and focal person for the PM's Laptop Scheme at Sindh University, inaugurated the ceremony by distributing 10 laptops to students.

Key Takeaways:

  • A total of 1,000 laptops were distributed among students of the University of Sindh under the Prime Minister's Laptops Scheme.
  • The laptops were distributed in three phases, with the third phase being the current one, which focuses on students of bachelor and master's degree programs.
  • The University of Sindh received 7,035 laptops in total under the scheme, out of which 1,300 were given to scholars of M.Phil/M.S and PhD, and 5700 laptops with internet devices (Evo) were distributed in Phase-III.
  • The remaining 1,427 laptops, including internet devices (Evo) and bags, would be distributed on the next day (Thursday).
  • Dr. Imamuddin Khoso emphasized the importance of the scheme in promoting research and access to e-books, research articles, and other online resources for students.
  • The scheme was initiated by Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif to promote research culture on university campuses.
  • The Higher Education Commission (HEC) purchased over 1,00,000 laptops under the scheme, with 7,035 being allocated for the University of Sindh.
  • The ceremony was attended by the representative of HEC, Naeem Ahmed, faculty members, and a large number of students.

Statistics:

  • 1,000 laptops were distributed among students of the University of Sindh.
  • 7,035 laptops were received by the University of Sindh in total.
  • 1,300 laptops were given to scholars of M.Phil/M.S and PhD.
  • 5700 laptops with internet devices (Evo) were distributed in Phase-III.
  • 1,427 laptops with internet devices (Evo) and bags to be distributed on the next day (Thursday).

Sources:

  • University of Sindh Press Release, July 8, 2015.
  • Prof. Dr. Sarfraz Hussain Solangi, Director Centre for Pure and Applied Geology, University of Sindh, Phone: +92-22-9213167, Cell: +92-300-9375193, Email: shsolangi@usindh.edu.pk, Website: www.usindh.edu.pk

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