BeyondHeadlines News Desk
Students are the future of any society. They inherently possess the potential to direct or change the society. But they hardly get opportunity to display their innovative talents outside fiercely competitive educational settings of their institutions.
Students Islamic Organization of India (SIO), a national students’ organization working for the betterment of the society through student development, realized the need and organized ‘The Hyderabad Students Festival 2013’ offering a platform to students to exhibit their talents in front of public.
Organized at Nampally Exhibition Grounds in Hyderabad from 28 to 29 September, the two-day festival saw over six thousand curious students participating and displaying their creativity in different areas, including Mock Parliament, Robotics, Photography, Story Writing, Football Cage, Feature Article writing, and Poetry.
The festival was inaugurated by Dr Akbar Ali Khan, VC, Telangana University. He was joined by Rtd. IAS Dr KR Venugopal and IAS Officer Dr Mohammad Ali Rafath.
While lamenting on the less percentage of GDP being spent on the education sector by the government, Dr. Khan highlighted importance of talents being identified and utilised properly.
He also suggested students to learn the subject with the help of core text books and not depend solely on the guide or reference books.
Dr. KR Venugopal interacted with the students participating in the festival and urged them to enrich themselves with morals and ethics.
Talking about the purpose behind organizing the festival, HSF Chief Organizer Layeeq Ahmed Khan said the larger intention was to disseminate understanding of “the real essence of education”.
SIO Hyderabad organized this festival to provide a platform to the students to exhibit their skills and talents in any field, added Mr. Khan.
HSF Media In-charge Mr. Farhan Sumbul said one of the primary objectives of HSF was to identify, appreciate and promote budding talents.
The organisation also wanted to inculcate social sensitivity among students and motivate them for research oriented studies, as well as promote healthy and ethical competitive spirit among students, Mr. Sumbul noted.
About 27 various events were part of the festival which mostly included social issues. The theme for Mock Parliament was ‘Right to Livelihood’. Students discussed flaws in draconian laws such UAPA and AFSPA.
MJ College students presented the Design and Fabrication of Vapour-Absorption Refrigeration System in the festival, while student of Brilliant Engineering College presented Android Application Game Project.
AP State Minority Commission Chairman Abid Rasool Khan and HSF Oscar Jury Committee member Sudarshan Rao were present in the price distribution ceremony. Mr. Khan lauded students for their efforts.
