The Sindh government has announced plans to establish six modern science education centers at the divisional level and introduce a formal annual calendar for observation-based study visits for public school students.
Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah said the initiative aims to strengthen science education by moving beyond textbook-based learning and providing students with practical and observational experiences.
He said the government has already begun efforts to promote science education across the province. The successful organization of STEAM competitions marked the beginning of this drive, while the establishment of science centers and structured study visits represents the next phase of implementation.
As part of this initiative, the minister visited Pakistan’s first interactive science museum, the Magnifi Science Center, in Karachi. The center was established by The Dawood Foundation. He was received by Chief Executive Officer Fawad Soomro and inspected various sections of the facility.
During the briefing, it was highlighted that Magnifi Science Center is Pakistan’s first modern and interactive science center, where scientific concepts are presented in an engaging and practical manner.
The education minister said observation-based study visits are essential to connect public school students with science. He emphasized that textbook education alone is not sufficient in the modern era and must be supported by hands-on and experiential learning. He added that students must be given opportunities to observe, explore, and interact with scientific ideas.
The Sindh government and The Dawood Foundation are also working to strengthen cooperation. A Memorandum of Understanding is expected to be finalized by the end of February. Under this agreement, a formal mechanism will be introduced and an annual calendar will be issued for free study visits of public school students to Magnifi Science Center.
The annual calendar will also include visits to heritage sites, cultural centers, and other national heritage locations across Sindh.
The Sindh cabinet has already approved funding for the initiative. An amount of Rs. 30 million will be provided in the current fiscal year, with up to Rs. 60 million allocated for the next fiscal year. A formal annual payment mechanism will also be established to facilitate student participation.
The minister said the initiative will provide students with hands-on learning opportunities and help develop scientific curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity among public school students.
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