HYDERABAD:A delegation of students of Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) met Vice Chancellor Engr. Prof Dr Altaf Ali Siyal after representing Sindh and the varsity at the URAAN YPDC Fellowship Program 2026 in Islamabad.
The SAU’s spokesman informed here on Sunday that during the meeting, the students briefed the Vice Chancellor on their participation in the 7-day fellowship, organized by the Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, through the YPDC.
They apprised that the program brought together young representatives from universities across the country to discuss pressing social challenges and to explore possible community-based solutions.
According to them, the fellowship focused on 5 key issues including out-of-school children; water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH); malnutrition and child stunting; drug abuse and misuse; and population-related challenges.
They said that through interactive sessions, group discussions and collaborative activities, participants explored approaches to social development, community engagement and youth leadership.
The delegation also introduced the SAU YPDC chapter to the Vice Chancellor and shared their plans to encourage greater student participation in national fellowships, leadership programs, conferences and other academic and social activities.
Muhammad Khalil Arain, who led the delegation, received a certificate of participation upon successful completion of the fellowship.
Appreciating the students’ participation and initiative, the VC encouraged them to apply their learning and experiences towards addressing social challenges and contributing positively to society.
He assured them of the university administration’s support for extracurricular activities and initiatives aimed at developing students’ leadership skills, confidence and sense of social responsibility.
Director of University Advancement and Financial Assistance, Dr Ghulam Hussain Wagan, also accompanied the students during the meeting.