MINGORA: Dozens of unique and practically applicable science and art models were displayed at the concluding day of a two-day exhibition here on Friday.

Scores of people visited the event jointly organised by the faculty and students of Khpal Kor Model School and College at the hockey ground of Makan Bagh, Mingora.

The organisers said the exhibition was held to hone the creative skills of students and lead them to practical life.

They said students of schools and colleges, educationists and local elders visited the exhibition and took keen interest in the models put up by students.

The students also briefed visitors on their models and its practical implications in daily life.

“We have developed an idea into a practical model of a steam power generator. We have to put trash and garbage in it to burn them which will produce steam and then the steam will be converted into electricity,” FSc class student Mohammad Ayaz said, adding that the model was completely applicable if the government tried to use it.

He said since the country faced issues of garbage and plastic bags disposal and there were heaps of plastic bags, bottles and garbage everywhere, the generator run on power produced by plastic litters and garbage could easily solve them.

“We have categorised birds and animals of the different regions and climatic environment. We have tried to tell people about their surroundings and living beings and how they are biologically important for them,” said student Saad Ahmad.

He said his project would not only help clean environment but also resolved the shortage of electricity in the country.

The students exhibited models on different science and arts topics. The stalls were about Urdu literature, history, tourism and local culture.

The visitors enjoyed Pashto folk music in a traditional hujra and had local foods.

“We have exhibited different traditional games played in this region which with the advent internet and video games are losing attraction for new generation. Many young people know nothing about them and therefore, we have tried to revive those traditional games by showing them here,” said student Ihsan Khan.

Visitors appreciated the talents of students.

Published in Dawn, September 29th, 2018