SDPI holds prize distribution ceremony

ISLAMABAD: Sustainable Development Policy Institute on Monday, held prize distribution ceremony of inter-school essay writing competition.

The essay writing competition on "Sources of Chemicals like Mercury and their Impacts on Environment and Health", was organized in collaboration with Zero Mercury, to mark the global day of action
against mercury production and use.

The competition encouraged youth to reflect upon the issue of chemicals and their impacts on environment and health.

It was expected that the contest would lead to increased awareness and garner greater support for protection of environment.

Around 40 schools in Rawalpindi and Islamabad participated in the competition, where over 203 entries were submitted to the organizers.

In senior section, Shireen Faisal from Schoola Nova won first prize, Farhana Irshad from PAEC College Nilore got 2nd prize and Siret Nasim, also from PAEC College Nilore got third prize.

In junior section, Azka Azhar from EMS High School won first prize, Ali
Rahman from Roots DHA won second prize while Mariam Kiani of EMS
School won the third prize.

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Guest, Professor Dr. Manzoor H Soomro, Chairman Pakistan Science Foundation, said that there is need to sensitize the youth creating awareness on scientific subject.

He congratulated the prize winning students and encouraged them to excel in life and win Nobel prizes for the country.

He also suggested publishing a booklet comprising essay's of winning students.

Dr. Soomro shared the youth engagement activities carried out by the Pakistan Science Foundation and informed that each year the Foundation sends a group of students between the age of 17-21 years
to London Science Forum, to expose them with celebrated scientist, academicians and industry representatives. (APP)