Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori has announced a significant initiative offering free scholarships for students from Sindh who wish to study abroad.
Scholarship Program
- Eligibility: The scholarships are available to students from Sindh who meet specific merit criteria.
- Facilitation: A dedicated cell has been established at the Governor’s House to assist interested students in applying for these scholarships.
- Objective: The program aims to provide opportunities for higher education abroad to deserving students, despite the challenging economic situation in the country.
Governor’s Remarks
- Economic and Social Issues: Governor Tessori highlighted the weakened economic state of the nation and the social fragmentation due to ethnic, sectarian, and linguistic divisions.
- Local Challenges: He pointed out the numerous issues residents face, including shortages of electricity, water, and gas, even in an economic hub.
Reforms at Governor’s House
- Open Door Policy: Governor Tessori emphasized the accessibility of the Governor’s House, which has welcomed 2.2 million visitors over the past 20 months.
- System Reforms: He claimed to have reformed the operational system at the Governor’s House.
- Education Initiative: In a significant move, he announced the demolition of a wall at the Governor’s House to build a gate for an IT university, signaling a commitment to advancing education and technology.
Critique of Political System
- Voting Patterns: Governor Tessori criticized the cyclical nature of voting, where people vote for political parties, later criticize them, and then await the next election.
- Commitment to Change: He expressed a commitment to making tangible changes and reforms, starting from the Governor’s House itself.
Governor Tessori’s scholarship initiative and the reforms at the Governor’s House reflect a proactive approach to addressing educational and systemic issues in Sindh. By providing scholarships for international education, he aims to empower students and foster a more educated and capable future generation.