Sindh Agriculture University, located in Tandojam, has announced plans to provide drone technology training for agricultural engineering graduates. This effort comes through a partnership with the Al-Karam Group, and it intends to give young professionals practical abilities in precision agriculture, digital farming, and emerging agricultural technologies.
Vice Chancellor Engr Prof Dr Altaf Ali Siyal revealed the project during the opening session of a two-day workshop focused on tractor operation and maintenance. He noted that the worldwide agricultural industry is moving quickly toward mechanization, robotics, and technology-based farming. Because of this shift, technical expertise and hands-on training are essential for future agricultural progress.
“Without embracing modern technology, agricultural development will remain a distant dream,” he stated, while stressing that agricultural engineers need the proper skills to satisfy the changing demands of the farming sector.
Prof Siyal stated that the university also intends to provide tractor operation and drone training for female students. This addition will let them build practical skills and find new career options. He pointed out that Geographic Information Systems, remote sensing, and drone technology are growing in importance for boosting agricultural productivity, resource management, and precision farming.
The Vice Chancellor mentioned that academic degrees by themselves are no longer enough to land professional jobs, because employers now prioritize practical expertise and specialized skills. He emphasized that agricultural engineering qualifications must receive proper recognition in relevant public and private sector organizations, and graduates should get fair chances in recruitment and competitive exams.
The Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology at the university arranged the workshop to build practical abilities in farm mechanization, tractor operation, machinery maintenance, and workplace safety.
Prof Dr Muneer Ahmed Mangrio, the Dean of the Faculty, stated that current times require practical learning, experimentation, and innovation. He encouraged students to build hands-on expertise in engine mechanics, machinery maintenance, and field operations.
