Vice Chancellor UAF Prof. Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan inaugurates the Thesis Display Exhibition of Students from institute of Rural Home Economics

The dream of Self-Sufficiency and poverty alleviation could not be fulfilled without empowering women population of the country this was stated by Prof. Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan, Vice Chancellor UAF while inaugurating the thesis display exhibition of students from Institute of Rural Home Economics at Art Gallery of Iqbal Auditorium on Tuesday. He said that gender empowerment is the key to move forward towards destination of prosperity in the Country. He was of the view that UAF has been pursuing ever best human resource development program by extending special attention in the field of human nutrition and dietetics, clothing & textile and fine arts for female students. Dr. Khan said that in these degree programs students get training at various labs and other related outlets like Day Care Center, Industrial Home and Junior Laboratory School. He added that many skill development programs under this initiative would be offered during summer vacations so that girl students could enhance their skills in order to meet the upcoming challenges for livelihood. VC UAF urged the need for housekeeping and Chef Courses for emerging job market of Middle East and Europe. The Chief Guest earlier inaugurated Paintings, Fine Arts Clothing & Textile thesis work exhibition and applauded the efforts of students for unique creativity. Dr. Faqir Muhammad Anjum, Director General National Institute of Food Science & Technology (NIFSAT) briefed about new initiatives by the Institute and briefed about degree programs which are being launched from new educational year. Dr. Ayesha Siddique Coordinator told that this exhibition would be opened for female students and families up to June 22nd, 2013. She hoped that visitors from various organizations, schools and other institution would also visit this creative exhibition. The Chief Guest earlier inaugurated the Newly Constructed Industrial Home adjacent Institute of Rural home Economics in which various skill development programs and short courses would be offered for women.