SHEC’s High-Level Delegation Conducts Comprehensive Charter Inspection at Sindh Agriculture University

Tandojam (Press Release) In a major move aimed at elevating the standards of higher education in Sindh, a high-powered delegation from the Sindh Higher Education Commission’s (SHEC) Charter Inspection and Evaluation Committee (CIEC), led by Chairman Dr. S.M. Tariq Rafi, visited Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam for a comprehensive review and inspection. The delegation, consisting of renowned education experts and vice chancellors from leading institutions, evaluated various departments and academic operations of the university.

Among the prominent members were Secretary Sindh HEC Moinuddin Qureshi, Vice Chancellor of Quaid-e-Awam University Nawabshah Dr. Saleem Raza Samo, Vice Chancellor of the University of Sindh Jamshoro Dr. Muhammad Siddique Kalhoro, Vice Chancellor of GC University Hyderabad Dr. Tayyaba Zareef, Vice Chancellor of Mehran University Jamshoro Dr. Taha Hussain Ali, Additional Secretary College Education Department Ihsanullah Leghari, and Director General of the HEC Regional Office Karachi, Engineer Nazir Hussain.

The Expert-committee boasted notable names including former Vice Chancellor Dr. Abdul Qadeer Rajput, PVC Shaheed Baenzir Bhutto University of Veterinary Animal Science Sakrand Dr. Zahid Iqbal Rajput and Dr. Riffat Sultana, Dr. Abdul Razzaq Mahar, Dr. Hammadullah Kakepoto, Dr. Shahnawaz Talpur, Dr. Ahmed Sultan Jatoi, Dr. Maria Shaikh, and Dr. Asif Ali Shah, Dr. Allah Bux Ghanghro, Dr.Hadi Bux Bozdar, Syed Abdul Razaq Sahito, Dr. Tanveer Hussain Phulpoto.

Accompanied by SAU Vice Chancellor Dr. Fateh Marri, the delegation visited key sites across the campus, including the Horticulture Garden, Malir Model Farm, and the SAU-TIKA Green House, to observe the university’s research and educational facilities.

During a detailed briefing in the University Committee Room, Vice Chancellor Dr. Fateh Marri and Dr. Abdul Mubeen Lodhi provided the delegation with an in-depth overview of the university’s academic programs, ongoing research projects, student scholarships, enrollment trends, library services, hostel facilities, international collaborations, and the development of cutting-edge laboratories.

Dr. Marri appreciated the Government of Sindh, HEC Sindh for supporting higher education in the province and substantially enhancing grants for universities of Sindh.

He emphasized SAU’s strides in strengthening its research capabilities, modernizing infrastructure, and driving innovation in agricultural education. He reiterated the university’s mission to address regional agricultural challenges through education and research excellence.

Chairman SHEC, Dr. Tariq Rafi, lauded the leadership of SAU for its remarkable progress. He encouraged SAU to further prioritize research and development, making the best use of SHEC’s grants and resources to continue their academic growth. He said that the purpose of visit is to bring more improvement in accordance with charter and objective of the university.

"The Sindh Higher Education Commission remains committed to supporting universities with grants, training, and quality assurance initiatives, and it is encouraging to see SAU taking proactive steps towards excellence," Dr. Rafi noted.

Concluding the visit, Vice Chancellor Dr. Fateh Marri hosted a special ceremony at the university’s guest house, where he presented commemorative shields and cultural gifts to the delegation, in recognition of their unwavering support in advancing higher education in Sindh.

The event was graced by deans from various faculties, the university registrar, the director of finance, and key officials from SHEC’s CIEC. The inspection is expected to further cement SAU’s role as a leading institution in agricultural education and research in the region.